Tag Archives: Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia

Queen Victoria’s descendants suffered from ‘Christmas Disease’

October 9, 2009 at 7:20 pm by Marsel

“Science” journal published results of a study which found that some of Queen Victoria’s male descendants suffered from a severe form of blood clotting disorder Haemophilia B, also known as the Christmas Disease. Although it has already been known that the British Queen’s descendants were affected by Haemophilia, this is the first time the exact form of the disease was identified. The scientists examined DNA samples extracted from the remains … Continue reading →

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Ninety Years Ago: Murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his Family

July 21, 2009 at 10:20 pm by Marsel

On July 25, 1918 The White forces entered Yekaterinburg and immediately headed to free the Emperor but found the Ipatyev house (where the Imperial Family was kept) empty. Gripped with grim predictions, they started searching for clues to what could have happened: the house looked as though it was left in a hurry and although they didn’t find any clothing or jewellery, a lot of personal belongings of the family … Continue reading →