House Of Habsburg Archive

Rudolf II: Eccentric Holy Roman Emperor Whose Occult Interest And Mistakes Led To The Thirty Years’ War

AncientPages.com | April 9, 2021

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some people are destined to rule, and some are obliged to follow in their family's footsteps. Being an emperor was a nightmare to

Grutte Pier – Legendary Giant Frisian Freedom Fighter Who Sought Revenge

AncientPages.com | December 20, 2018

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Known by his nickname, Grutte Pier was a man of extraordinary strength and size. His real name was Pier Gerlofs Donia, and he was