Tag: Political Scandal
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The Jewels that Killed the Queen: The French Royal Necklace Affair
Kate Taylor explores the theft of a missing necklace which caused a scandal in eighteenth-century France, fuelling public distaste towards Marie Antoinette.
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Lucrezia Borgia: A Woman whose Reputation has been Maligned by History
Lucrezia Borgia is a figure defined by her proximity to political intrigue and sexual scandal. Francesca Newson outlines the historiographic treatment of Borgia, and the attempts to redefine her image.
Retrospect Journal 