Lucy Worsley travels to Russia to tell the extraordinary story of the dynasty that ruled the country for more than three centuries It’s an epic tale that includes giant figures such as Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, the devastating struggle against Napoleon in 一八一二, and the shocking murders of Nicholas II and his family in 一九一八 which brought the dynasty to a brutal end 　　The Romanovs were the most powerful European monarchs since the Middle Ages, wielding unmatched authority into the 二0th century Lucy will see how they embraced and sponsored the arts on an astonishing scale, commissioning artworks and building spectacular palaces that still dazzle today Yet many ordinary Russians were little better than slaves, and the failure of the Romanovs to address their condition would ultimately lead to revolution 　　In this new three-part series, Lucy will apply her characteristic insight, attention to detail and wit to the Romanov dynasty Her understanding of royal tradition and culture, and her gift for bringing historical characters vividly to life, will create a fresh and compelling account of this unique royal family