Catherine the great

Hulu's "The Great" offers an irreverent, ahistorical take on the Russian empress' life. This is the real history behind the period comedy

Catherine the Great, also known as Catherine II was an empress that championed the Greek diaspora in Russia and abroad. Learn about Catherine the Great.

Explore eight surprising facts about the famous Russian ruler.

The German-born empress was an astute politician who expanded Russia’s borders while trying to restructure the government and aid serfs.

Look at the famous portraits of Catherine the Great, the woman, who inspired people to call the century by her name – Catherine's era!

Read this before watching HBO's new miniseries Catherine the Great.

The Russian Empress's legacy lives on in the U.K.

Series producer Marian Macgowan on how much history a historical series really needs.

After the FIFA World Cup, the most iconic piece of Russian headwear is now the 'kokoshnik,' replacing the 'ushanka' ear-flapped hat, which thanks to the movie 'Armageddon' came to symbolize the popular stereotype of the inebriated Russian. Let’s unpick the story behind the 'kokoshnik,' and discover how patriotic pride brought this folk accessory back in vogue.

‘The Great’ returned for season 3 with a game-changing season. See photos of Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, and more.