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 1812, and the shocking murders of Nicholas II and his family in 1918 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 20th 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.

　　一个好奇的7岁小男孩帕普，从抛出“什么是自慰”一问开始，不停地提问爸爸阿南德性知识方面的问题。虽然爸爸最初很尴尬，但他尽其所能地用各种简单的生活事例、生动的童话故事解答着儿子的这类困惑，最终带来了很多乐趣。然而他自己的父亲却是一个非常传统、保守的人，一直在质疑他的这些行 为，还不时地冒出来分散他的注意力，阻止他与儿子进行“尬聊”。他那怀孕的妻子与和蔼的母亲也在这场疯狂的冲突之间徘徊，并帮助“父与子”找到了平衡。