With a mentally ill king and a constant rotation of regents, how did the kingdom of Denmark-Norway manage to retain its monarchy without shedding any blood?
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Scandalnavia
Christian VII of Denmark-Norway’s reign was long, but his time calling the shots was brief. This story has it all: sex, violence, illicit affairs, executions, wicked stepmothers, and teen marriage.
One In a Brazillian
The French Revolution had serious repercussions for Queen Maria I of Portugal and her country. Faced with an impossible decision, her son had had two choices: surrender or flee.
Something About Maria
We are back! This month we are traveling across multiple continents in a quest to determine how Queen Maria I of Portugal found herself tied to the same harrowing fate as her fellow monarch George III of England.
Put Some Respeck On His Name
Taisho’s ascension to the throne marked a critical point in Japanese politics and culture as the country turned its eyes to the West and the possibilities that lay beyond its borders. So put some respeck on his name.
Don’t Forget to Remember Me
Emperor Taisho’s short rule has been deemed insignificant by historians and by his own country. But this week we shed light on a man who helped usher Japan into the modern world.
Uneasy Lies the Crown 