victoria

Victoria and Albert's relationship hits some bumps. Mainly because Albert doesn't want to be dependent on Victoria, and so demands a large allowance. It also doesn't help that Victoria is learning how many extramarital affairs occur at court.

Learn to bake a Victorian era classic dessert with a recipe from The Great British Baking Show.

Victoria and Albert are slowly overcoming their dislike of each other and growing closer. This episode is a literal bodice-ripper, a classic opposites-attract story. Too bad Albert is a bit of a prig-Victoria's word, not mine.

Numerous suitors are competing for Victoria's attention, while various people at court-her uncles, Sir John, her mother-try to influence her towards one or another in order to gain more power. Victoria's relationship with Melbourne deepens and becomes more complex.

If you've developed a hankering for royal delicacies while watching Victoria, try this recipe from The Great British Baking Show for Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes.

No one believes the 18-year-old Victoria can be Queen without help: not the bewhiskered statesmen of Parliament nor her mother and her friends. Only Lord Melbourne supports Victoria's independence. And she's going to fight for it.

How much do the actors on Victoria look like the historical figures they portray? Learn about the real people depicted on the show as you compare the character with the actor. 

Cultural depictions of powerful historical women currently reign large, just as the United States came very close to electing its first female president. Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Jackie Kennedy can all be seen on screen now.

The Chicago Public Library was founded in the wake of the Great Chicago Fire with an inventory of books donated from England and other countries.