Monarchs

When monarchies are overthrown, living gods are deemed mortal & royal influence becomes obsolete there is always someone for history to call the last, the end of the line

Dec 11, 2009 - Hari Navarro

Also known as Sven the Dane, Sweyn Forkbeard was King of England from 1013 until his death in 1014.

Dec 6, 2009 - Terry Long

Joshua Norton, a San Fransisco businessman, declared himself Emperor of the United States of America in 1859.

Nov 25, 2009 - Robert Barwell

Ramesses III emulated Ramesses II the Great, built Medinet Habu, survived a labor strike and tried a queen for attempting to kill him.

Nov 23, 2009 - Marie Parsons

The ruler who brought England into its Golden Age, Queen Elizabeth I returned her country to the Protestant religion and set out to globally expand the nation's borders.

Nov 11, 2009 - Loni Perry

Ethelred the Unready was King of England from 978 to 1013 and from 1014 to 1016.

Nov 9, 2009 - Terry Long

Edward the Martyr was the King of England from 975 until 978.

Oct 24, 2009 - Terry Long

Having been declared illegitimate and made to serve her hated half sister, Mary fought hard to retain her dignity under extremely difficult circumstances.

Oct 20, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

Also known as Edmund I, Edmund the Magnificent ruled England from 939 until his death in 946.

Oct 14, 2009 - Terry Long

From being born the heir to the throne of England to becoming a ladys maid to her hated half sister, Mary displayed an inner strength through a turbulant childhood.

Oct 13, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

Having escaped the threat of execution and outlived the King, Katharine Parr was now able to marry her true love, Thomas Seymour.

Oct 7, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

Famous for being the wife that outlived Henry VIII, Katharine Parr only narrowly escaped the same fate as two of her predocessors.

Oct 7, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

The most inconsequential of Henry VIII's wives, Catherine Howard's youthful indiscretions led to the same fate as that of her first cousin, Anne Boleyn.

Oct 6, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

After being unkindly refered to as a "Flanders Mare", Anne of Cleves became one of the most wealthy women in England.

Oct 1, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

Athelstan the Glorious was the son of Edward the Elder and reigned from 925 to 939. He is best remembered for his subjugation of Scotland and his claim to the title King

Sep 28, 2009 - Terry Long

After the scandal of his marriage to Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's third wife ended years of unrest within the Royal court and fulfilled her most important duty as a Queen.

Sep 24, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

Following the birth of her daughter Elizabeth, Anne Boleyn found her place in the court and heart of Henry VIII increasingly dangerous.

Sep 24, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

By refusing to become the mistress of the King, Anne Boleyn became one of the most famous and controversial Queens in British history.

Sep 19, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

From a humble lady in waiting, Anne Boleyn became one of the most important figures in British history.

Sep 18, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

During years of uncertainty and insecurity, Katharine of Aragon fought for her rights and the rights of her daughter to remain heir to the throne.

Sep 9, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

Although originally married to his brother Arthur, the marriage between Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon was to be one of the most important in British history.

Sep 9, 2009 - Graidi Taylor-Rose

Edward the Elder was an Anglo-Saxon king who inherited the throne from his father, Alfred the Great.

Sep 2, 2009 - Terry Long

The reign of Isabella I brought about the Golden Age of Spain, discovery of the New World and the Spanish Inquisition.

Aug 22, 2009 - Megan Winkler

Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex at the end of the 9th Century.

Aug 17, 2009 - Terry Long

King Ethelwulf of Wessex had a number of sons who also became kings following his death.

Jul 18, 2009 - Terry Long