From white wedding dresses to Christmas trees, Victoria’s personal choices became global trends—long before the age of social media. Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented ...

When war began in 1914, no fewer than eight countries were ruled by descendants of Queen Victoria. Three of her relatives waged a war whose consequence saw two of them (Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany ...

Darwin’s tutor at Cambridge recommended him as a ‘gentleman naturalist’ on a voyage around the world on HMS Beagle ... census he was refused. Queen Victoria had married her cousin, and ...

Despite the ability to earn significant store rewards with, the Victoria’s Secret Credit Card*, the card has limited general use. Because it’s a store card, it can be used only at the Victoria ...

She was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland for 63 years. Queen Victoria married Prince Albert from Germany. The queen's reign is known as the Victorian age. Nearly 200 years ...

Almost 100 years after the Revolutionary War ended, the United States and Great Britain almost went to war again in the so-called “Pig War.” This time, the conflict arose not over questions of ...

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A Nanaimo war veteran and centenarian, said to be the last surviving crew member of the HMS Hood, is being mourned by family and friends. Victor Osborne died Feb. 1 at age 106. A fixture at ...

Keep up to date with former Spice Girl turned widely successful fashion designer, Victoria Beckham. Originally from Essex, Victoria reached international fame as Posh Spice alongside Mel B ...

Despite monarchy being largely constitutional at the start of Queen Victoria’s ascension, her 63-year reign saw her preside over the abolition of slavery, the expansion of workers’ welfare, the speedy ...