A Postcard from OTMA

  The Romanov princesses referred to themselves as OTMA, the first letters of each of their names. Their mother did her best to treat them and make them appear as a oneness – a group of girls, rather than individuals. They were even dressed alike. This...

Silk Princess Painting

Princesses are known to follow the rules, wait for the prince, and live happily ever after. This votive panel from the sixth century, however, shows this isn’t always the case. The illustration tells the story of smuggling, secret silkworms, and definitely...

The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

The Goose Girl is an enchanting German fairy tale, which was originally written by the Brothers Grimm in 1819. Since then, it has been re-written and translated many times. Shannon Hale is the author of the most recent novelisation, and its great! It is a captivating...

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