A 19th century portrait of Henry II (1519-1559), who married Catherine de' Medici—a key contributor to the fork's rise.

Starring Elle Fanning as Catherine and Nicholas Hoult as Emperor Peter III (and his body double, Yemelyan Pugachev), the series was created by Australian playwright Tony McNamara, based on his ...

The Krewe of Iris presented its 108 years of Carnival Saturday with the theme “Iris, They All Asked for You” at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

At 14 years old, Catherine was married to Duke Henry of France, who later became King Henry II following the death of his ...

At the beautiful Château de Chenonceau in Loire Valley of France, the ghosts of the two women in 16 th -century King Henry II’s life, his wife Catherine de’ Medici and mistress Diane de ...

Traditionally believed to have been instigated by Queen Catherine de' Medici, the mother of King Charles IX, the massacre started a few days after the marriage on 18 August of the king's sister ...

Catherine de' Medici: The Life and Times of the Serpent Queen By Mary Hollingsworth Pegasus Books 480 pages We may earn a commission when you buy products through the links on our site.