Nancy Goldstone
@nancygoldstone.bsky.social
Author and historian of queens, empresses, and all things royal and imperial
The red and green jewels were designed specifically for Sisi's Hungarian coronation. They, along with the rest of these pieces, are of great historical value. They belong in the Sisi Museum in Vienna. None of these belong to the Habsburgs, they belong to the Austrians.
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Habsburg family unveils secret royal jewel stash in Canada – DW – 11/06/2025
Descendants of Austria's last emperor have said they will display to the public a hoard of imperial jewels hidden in Canada since World War II. The trove includes a famous diamond feared lost forever.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The red and green jewels were designed specifically for Sisi's Hungarian coronation. They, along with the rest of these pieces, are of great historical value. They belong in the Sisi Museum in Vienna. None of these belong to the Habsburgs, they belong to the Austrians.
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Not that he didn’t already know, but now Trump knows for sure he can roll the Dems every time and there’s no need to negotiate for anything
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Not that he didn’t already know, but now Trump knows for sure he can roll the Dems every time and there’s no need to negotiate for anything
Exactly. It was a horrible mistake to take this deal. Now Democrats are complicit with Republican policies. What did everyone go through all the pain of a shutdown for if not to see it through and protect healthcare?? The Democrats definitely need new leadership
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Exactly. It was a horrible mistake to take this deal. Now Democrats are complicit with Republican policies. What did everyone go through all the pain of a shutdown for if not to see it through and protect healthcare?? The Democrats definitely need new leadership
Momentum is Fickle
Savvy sports fans know to never trust a big early lead.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Hmm. A diamond from Maria Theresa's time, and which adorned her husband Francis's crown, is not "personal jewellery." It is literally the definition of a crown jewel.
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The Florentine Diamond Resurfaces After 100 Years in Hiding
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November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Hmm. A diamond from Maria Theresa's time, and which adorned her husband Francis's crown, is not "personal jewellery." It is literally the definition of a crown jewel.
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This gives me hope
🚨🚨Wow‼️In these times of uncertainty we need more Romeo’s in the world. He paid for people to eat for an hour and over 200 people were fed. This is the humanity and community we need right now. Bravo, Romeo‼️🔥💥🔥
November 3, 2025 at 2:53 AM
This gives me hope
I knew it. The second they took the bulky crowns instead of the Regent Diamond, which fits easily in a pocket and is worth more than anything else in the room, I said no way these guys are hardened professionals. They probably fell for a scam buyer on the dark web.
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Louvre heist work of petty criminals, not organised crime, prosecutor says
The audacious daytime robbery of historical jewels worth $102 million from the Paris Louvre museum last month was executed by petty criminals, rather than professionals from the world of organised crime, the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I knew it. The second they took the bulky crowns instead of the Regent Diamond, which fits easily in a pocket and is worth more than anything else in the room, I said no way these guys are hardened professionals. They probably fell for a scam buyer on the dark web.
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Yes!!
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push
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October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Yes!!
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
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This is very good
October 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This is very good
Don't give him any ideas!!
October 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Don't give him any ideas!!
!!! How is the White House not a protected site under the National Historic Preservation Act???
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The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump's ballroom
Dramatic photos show construction equipment tearing into the East Wing façade and windows, though the federal agency that oversees such projects has not approved President Trump's 90,000-square-foot, ...
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October 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
!!! How is the White House not a protected site under the National Historic Preservation Act???
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See What Was Taken in the Louvre Heist www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/w...
See What Was Taken in the Louvre Heist
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October 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
See What Was Taken in the Louvre Heist www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/w...
October 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I'll bet they took Empress Eugenie's emeralds and the Regent Diamond--the largest of the Crown jewels. It was known for being cursed and is clearly living up to its reputation!
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Louvre Museum closes after brazen theft of jewels with 'inestimable' value
The Paris museum said it would remain closed Sunday for "exceptional reasons."
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October 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I'll bet they took Empress Eugenie's emeralds and the Regent Diamond--the largest of the Crown jewels. It was known for being cursed and is clearly living up to its reputation!
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Oh boy, they must be really nervous to try something like this. And just incidentally, isn't it great that the first response was: "Guys. No one believes you on here."
White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats
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October 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Oh boy, they must be really nervous to try something like this. And just incidentally, isn't it great that the first response was: "Guys. No one believes you on here."
White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
White House and Government Agencies Join Bluesky, Then Attack Democrats www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
Doing some research for a new book in Paris and it's true that smoking, especially among 20 somethings, has clearly come back:
Paris: Fumée, Merde, et Mémoire
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Paris: Fumée, Merde, et Mémoire
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Paris: Fumée, Merde, et Mémoire
When I first came to Paris many decades ago, there were two notorious and ubiquitous features of city life—cigarette smoke and dog shit.
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October 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Doing some research for a new book in Paris and it's true that smoking, especially among 20 somethings, has clearly come back:
Paris: Fumée, Merde, et Mémoire
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Paris: Fumée, Merde, et Mémoire
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Governor Pritzker's analysis is spot on. This is exactly what Trump is doing, and what he will do in 2026, if he isn't stopped now. This is why he called the generals together. And don't look for help from the Supreme Court, the majority will be right in there with him.
Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"
October 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Governor Pritzker's analysis is spot on. This is exactly what Trump is doing, and what he will do in 2026, if he isn't stopped now. This is why he called the generals together. And don't look for help from the Supreme Court, the majority will be right in there with him.
This is an accurate assessment of the hatred aimed at Meghan Markle. While I was working on my last book, to give a sense of what Sisi endured, I checked the press on Meghan. She endured ridiculous allegations on multiple conservative sites EVERY SINGLE DAY.
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Meghan Markle Receiving Backlash For Driving Through Paris Perfectly Captures Just How Unhinged The Hate Against Her Is
The haters must be permanently exhausted by these endless mental gymnastics.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:48 AM
This is an accurate assessment of the hatred aimed at Meghan Markle. While I was working on my last book, to give a sense of what Sisi endured, I checked the press on Meghan. She endured ridiculous allegations on multiple conservative sites EVERY SINGLE DAY.
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In the midst of all the cruelty and ignorance, I am heartened to see this small step in the right direction!
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‘Reading Rainbow’ Comes Back With a New Host, but the Same Mission
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October 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
In the midst of all the cruelty and ignorance, I am heartened to see this small step in the right direction!
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For more on Louise Hollandine, mentioned last in this article, see my DAUGHTERS OF THE WINTER QUEEN. There was A LOT more to her story than is implied here!
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The Dutch Masters Were Women, Too
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September 26, 2025 at 2:44 AM
For more on Louise Hollandine, mentioned last in this article, see my DAUGHTERS OF THE WINTER QUEEN. There was A LOT more to her story than is implied here!
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Love this!
September 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Love this!
"Count Axel von Fersen is, in fact, her only known lover."
Finally a major news outlet comes down on the side of scholarship!
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Finally a major news outlet comes down on the side of scholarship!
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Why 'the most controversial queen in history' was so hated
Once the most despised woman in Europe, Marie Antoinette was vilified as a libertine, a conspirator and a spendthrift – then publicly executed. Now an exhibition explores her story.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"Count Axel von Fersen is, in fact, her only known lover."
Finally a major news outlet comes down on the side of scholarship!
www.bbc.com/culture/arti...
Finally a major news outlet comes down on the side of scholarship!
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William is going to regret these images, and toadying up to Trump. He will be around for the reckoning. Harry and Meghan are well out of it.
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All the Photos of Princess Kate and Prince William's Meeting With Donald and Melania Trump
The U.S. president and the first lady arrived at Windsor Castle this morning, kicking off their U.K. visit
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September 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
William is going to regret these images, and toadying up to Trump. He will be around for the reckoning. Harry and Meghan are well out of it.
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