The Dark Truth Behind Elizabeth I’s Famous White Makeup

Published on 02/10/2022
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She Regained Her Strength

Smallpox nearly killed the queen and left her traumatized for the rest of her life, but she eventually recovered. Lady Sidney had a far worse experience than I did. She was said to have gotten deformed as a result of her protracted vigil by the queen’s bedside as result of the disease.

She Regained Her Strength

She Regained Her Strength

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