New Study Debunks Theory of “Incestuous Royalty” Ruling Ancient Ireland Evidence from Newgrange suggests ancient Ireland was more egalitarian than once believed, with no clear signs of a ruling elite despite the discovery of an incest-born individual in the tomb. New research...

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A black and white photograph of the four Romanova Grand Duchesses, taken in 1916. They are in their mother's reception room and sat on a sofa together. They are each wearing white dresses with embroidered roses, and pearl necklaces. From left to right is Olga Nikolaevna, Tatiana Nikolaevna, Maria Nikolaevna, and Anastasia Nikolaevna. Olga, Tatiana, and Maria have their hair styled up in waves, whilst Anastasia, the youngest, has her hair down, and it reaches her elbows. They are in a relaxed pose, looking at the camera, apart from Maria who looks slightly to the left. Tatiana has her hands rested on her knee. In the background we can see a piano.

A black and white photograph of the four Romanova Grand Duchesses, taken in 1916. They are in their mother's reception room and are posing together on chairs. Anastasia Nikolaevna is on the left, looking at her sisters. In the middle are Olga Nikolaevna and Maria Nikolaevna, with Maria sat just behind Olga. On the right is Tatiana Nikolaevna sat on a stool, looking to the left and in profile. They are each wearing white dresses with embroidered roses, and pearl necklaces.

24 August 1916: The Tsar’s daughters were officially photographed for the last time. The photographs were sold to raise money for the Grand Duchesses' charitable committees.

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