The last Queen of France is probably among the most maligned women in history, perceived as insensitive and cruel. In reality, she was modest and frugal, and once much-loved by her subjects. So how did she end up executed by a cheering mob?
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Maria Anna Mozart – Forgotten Genius
When it comes to Mozart, words such as ‘genius’ and ‘prodigy’ are usually assigned to Wolfgang. Yet it was Maria Anna, Wolfgang’s elder sister, about whom these words were first written - she may have even been the greater genius of the family, but sadly we will never know. Nannerl's talent and compositions have been lost, forgotten and eclipsed by her brother.