May 2 was the birthday of Catherine II of Russia (1729-1796), popularly known as Catherine the Great. Catherine is one of history's most storied monarchs, renowned as much for her legend as for her actual accomplishments, which were manifold. A Machiavellian genius, she overthrew her husband Peter III after a few months of marriage and […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:24AM on May 2, 2024