Sam Kelly explains how Queen Victoria became a huge fan of drugs—and how she brought China to its knees because of it.

Queen Victoria reigned from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901 - the longest reign of any British monarch except for the current Queen Elizabeth II. 24 May 1919 marks the centenary of ...

Victoria Day is a sign that summer is just around the corner for some. The holiday is only celebrated in Canada and Scotland. It began as a celebration to honour Queen Victoria’s birthday. The ...

After the sad death of Prince Albert in 1861 from Typhoid Fever, Queen Victoria continued to visit the home for longer periods and more frequently as it was one of her favourite residences. It was ...

In 1842, Queen Victoria faced two assassination attempts by 19-year-old John Francis in London. Despite a close call, she survived both attacks unscathed.