The Home of the Last Tsar - Romanov and Russian History

Plans, Maps and Churches - Map of the Alexander Palace and Park

Alexander Palace is on the right

Palace Tour

Gala Parade Halls
Restoration of the Palace
Rooms of Alexandra
Rooms of Nicholas II
The Children's Floor
Rooms of the Right Wing
Palace Park
The Imperial Garage
Imperial Dining
Plans, Maps and Churches
Imperial Yacht Standardt

John Comnenus - Eirene - Alexios - the Theotokos

In the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, in the special area reserved for the clergy, is this famous mosaic of the great Byzantine Emperor and his family - learn more .

Bob Atchison's Guide to Bronze Patinas

Find out about what bronze patinas are, how they are applied,  popular colors and finishes for railings, gates sculptures and metal art objects.

Jewels of the Romanovs
I Visit the Soviets by E. M. Delafield
Lost Splendor by Felix Yussupov