Only 18 when she became Queen of Britain, Victoria gave her name to an age and an empire. In this collection, learn who she was and what happened to people and countries during her lengthy reign.
WARNING: THIS CLIP CONTAINS SCENES, AND WORDS, DESCRIBING THE EXPLOITS OF "JACK THE RIPPER," WHO MURDERED SEVERAL LONDON-AREA WOMEN IN 1888.
In 1857, and before, British rulers in India used local soldiers (called "Sepoys") to supplement Britain's army on the subcontinent.
The story of Beatrix Potter, and her relationship with Norman Warne, is brought to the screen by the Weinstein Company in a film entitled Miss Potter.
Victoria and Albert find privacy on the Isle of Wight, but tragedy strikes when Albert dies at age 42. For years, the Queen stays out of the limelight...
British orphans - real Oliver Twists - were as young as seven or eight when they were transported hundreds of miles away to work at various jobs.
People at the Fezziwig Ball dance to the tune of "Sir Roger de Coverley." This video displays that dance which was popular during Victorian times.
Liberty is dedicated July 4, 1886. She is a gift from the people of France to the people of America.
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