Queen Elizabeth I was known to be an all-powerful monarch, a warrior who defeated the Spanish Armada, a leader loved by her subjects and a muse for Shakespeare. The late Queen of England and Ireland - ...

Elizabeth I was queen of England and Ireland and her 45 year reign was considered a ‘golden period’ of English history. She was nicknamed 'Gloriana' and the 'Virgin Queen' and overcame many challenges ...

More than just a statement beauty regime, the Virgin Queen’s signature makeup was born from sad beginnings — and possibly led to a tragic ending Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty One of Queen ...

Queen Elizabeth I's rumored romance with Lord Robert Dudley has inspired the storylines of multiple movies about her life Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern ...

The "Rainbow Portrait" of Queen Elizabeth I, painted in the early 17th century. Isaac Oliver via Wikimedia Commons Though more than 400 years have passed since they were painted, her portraits are as ...

Elizabeth's penmanship deteriorated over time, with the speed and sloppiness of her writing rising in direct correlation with the crown's increasing demands. Photos via Lambeth Palace Library and ...

Becoming Elizabeth is the new historical drama on Starz, which fans of T he Crown, The Spanish Princess and Versailles will not want to miss it. The eight-part series airs every Sunday on Starz and ...

The British Library has found censored details in the official account of Elizabeth I’s reign which suggest that King James I may have tried to have her assassinated and that he fabricated an account ...

Hannah R. Wing is a freelance writer. Hannah has over eight years of experience as a theatre critic for BroadwayWorld.com. When she isn't reviewing plays or musicals, she is diving into the world of ...