The Habsburg Monarchy (or Habsburg Empire) covered the territories ruled by the junior Austrian branch of the House of Habsburg (1278–1780), and then by the successor House of Habsburg-Lorraine (since 1780), between 1526 and 1867/1918. The capital was mainly Vienna, except from 1583 to 1611, wh ... |
Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, was one of the most influential monarchs in British history. Here are some interesting facts about her:Longest Reign: Queen Victoria’s reign of 63 years and 216 days was the longest of any British monarch until surpassed by her great-great-granddau ... |
During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI’s reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship go ... |