In this episode, we explore the 1755 Lisbon #earthquake, one of the most devastating earthquakes in #history. We take you back to the day when the earthquake struck, describing the panic and chaos that ensued. We’ll also explore the disaster’s impact on Portugal’s #royal family, government, and economy, and its far-reaching implications for earthquake engineering… Read more

Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we’re exploring the world of royal history from one century to another – stopping on events that may be of interest to you. In this episode we look at the week of April 9 -April 15 and focus on a few interesting stories, including: