tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post2715740722299452518..comments2023-11-01T02:48:18.057+11:00Comments on Historical Belles and Beaus: Nicholas & Alexandra RomanovAnneMarie Brearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913093174855808979noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-36012945762770698132012-12-31T12:41:19.388+11:002012-12-31T12:41:19.388+11:00A fascinating film about the last Tsar and his fam...A fascinating film about the last Tsar and his family is 1971's Nicholas and Alexandra. It's almost like a Greek tragedy in scope; Nicholas was an ineffective ruler, an 18th century autocrat wanna be, lost in a 20th century world. The revolution was inevitable, but there were a number of chances to flee the country that were missed.deejay76noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-72913127518528220442010-09-23T03:29:11.632+10:002010-09-23T03:29:11.632+10:00This post broadens my knowledge about the Russian ...This post broadens my knowledge about the Russian monarchs. I've always been interested in the story of the Romanovs.Aikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120383471104483739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-16968213080866512632010-09-21T22:42:17.704+10:002010-09-21T22:42:17.704+10:00Maggi, indeed, DNA has proved every Anastasia impo...Maggi, indeed, DNA has proved every Anastasia imposter wrong. Interestingly enough, the bones were found around 1990-1991. Both Russian and USA experts were used to identify them. Two sets of bones were missing. One was Alexi. The other...<br /><br />The Russians felt confident that they Anastasia's remains. The Americans felt confident they had found Marie's remains and that Anastasia's were missing. The girls were so close in age and close in DNA, that there was a controvrosy (sp) of who was who. When the Russian buried the remains in a state occasion, they buried Anastasia, not Marie. Interestingly enough, the Soviets/Russians were never aware that there had been Anastasia imposters in the West. <br /><br />What happened to the two missing remains?<br /><br />Near the 1990's, they were found a shallow grave not far from the original remains, scared with acid. There was enough DNA to identify them - Alexi and the missing girl and they have now been appropriately buried.<br /><br />Keena,<br />Yes, I agree - the "good" men make for not so "good" kings.<br /><br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-49404648599303150092010-09-21T13:49:54.436+10:002010-09-21T13:49:54.436+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-70252683644613942292010-09-21T13:49:53.642+10:002010-09-21T13:49:53.642+10:00Hi, Steph. I know little of Russian history (altho...Hi, Steph. I know little of Russian history (although I have a nephew obsessed with the Romanovs) but it seems that across the board nice men just don't make good kings.Keena Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985958126062809043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-25456798737108118312010-09-21T07:31:13.054+10:002010-09-21T07:31:13.054+10:00Nicely told, Steph. It is an intriguing part of Ru...Nicely told, Steph. It is an intriguing part of Russian history. Followed by the mystery surrounding their daughter, Anastasia who many believed survived. Several women came forward claiming to be her but the most convincing was proved wrong by DNA after her death. The graves have since been found. <br />Thank you, I enjoyed it.Maggi Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430261880092452319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-591739121145381412010-09-21T05:42:30.401+10:002010-09-21T05:42:30.401+10:00Thanks, Dani. Ever since my senior year in high sc...Thanks, Dani. Ever since my senior year in high school, I've been completely fascinatd with Russian History. I took a semester called "Russian History," and Alexi's sad story really touched a sad note in me.<br /><br />Smiles<br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096473303247600400.post-64629069107946593442010-09-21T02:08:04.556+10:002010-09-21T02:08:04.556+10:00What a sad story. Russian history is completely of...What a sad story. Russian history is completely off my radar. I enjoyed the information and the beautiful pics. Much thanks and well done!DanielleThornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13993889577292227348noreply@blogger.com