In November 1581, Ivan the Terrible found his daughter-in-law Helen lying on a bench in undergarments. Her light clothing made him furious. She was pregnant and didn’t expect anyone to visit her. She immediately stood up to meet him, but it was already impossible to calm him down. He hit her in the face, and then beat her with his staff, punching her so hard that she lost her child the next night. His son Ivan then ran to his father and asked him not to beat his wife, but this only made his fath

Anastasia Romanovna won Russia's affection in the most unexpected way. She was the first wife of Ivan "the Terrible", a ruler known for his fury and cruel punishments, whom only she could control. Ivan knew how to suppress his beast and brought prosperity to his people, but she departed unexpectedly and his quest for revenge ended even his lineage... until love for Anastasia put his people back on the path to glory. | Rosa

Ivan the Terrible’s reign was ruthless, but his love life was downright lethal. | Sunday Roast