Irmingard of Bavaria – A Princess in a concentration camp
Whether we like it or not…our lives are determined to a certain degree not only by individual choices and circumstances but also by history…the history […]
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Kunigunde of Poland – A royal bride who was left behind
Like her aunt and namesake, the second Kunigunde of Poland did not leave a mark on history. In fact, she stayed at her father’s court […]
The origins of the Oktoberfest – A Royal Wedding
The future King Ludwig I of Bavaria married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810 and the citizens of Munich were invited to attend […]
Matilda of England – Overshadowed sister of kings
Much has been written of Matilda’s parents, Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Her four surviving brothers, Henry, Richard, Geoffrey, and John are also rather […]
Lost Kingdoms: Kingdom of Bavaria
The Kingdom of Bavaria was founded in 1805 when the Peace of Pressburg allowed the then Elector Maximilian to raise Bavaria to the status of […]
Gisela of Austria – The neglected daughter
This article was written by Franziska. Early childhood Gisela Louise Marie, Archduchess of Austria, was born on 12 July 1856. She was the second daughter […]
