Why Is Catherine the Great ‘Great’? Her Accomplishments
2020-09-14
Why is Catherine called ‘great’? Well, she was a bit of an overachiever who transformed her country. Here are her accomplishments.Continue Reading
What was Catherine the Great Like? Temperament and Looks
2020-08-26
Was Catherine the Great tough or merry? She was merry. She loved to laugh, was cultured, friendly, and charming. She was not the belle of the ball, though.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great Fact Check. Which Rumours Are True?
2020-08-26
Was Catherine the Great a nymphomaniac? Did she have a string of younger lovers? Did she collect erotic furniture? Find out which rumours are true.Continue Reading
Catherine the Great’s Death: Horse or no Horse?
2020-08-26
So how did Catherine the Great really die? Was there a horse involved?Continue Reading
Catherine the Great’s Biggest Failure: Serfdom
2020-06-11
Catherine the Great thought serfdom/slavery was an inhumane institution. Yet she ultimately reinforced. Why?Continue Reading
How did Catherine the Great Become Tsarina? A Mini-bio
2019-11-11
Catherine the Great was born in Germany to a minor noble family. Yet, she managed to become the empress of Russia. How did she do it? And who was she?Continue Reading
Catherine the Great’s Lovers: These Are the 12 Men She Loved
2019-11-04
Catherine the Great always had a lover by her side. Most of them were younger military men. She fell madly in love with some, with others were her plaything. These are the 12 lovers of Catherine the Great.Continue Reading