The Winter Palace: Stage of Empire and Revolution

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Winter Palace as more than a royal residence — a stage where the Romanovs projected power, celebrated victories, and, ultimately, lost their grip on Russia. From its baroque origins under Empress Elizabeth to the fires of 1837 and the siege of 1917, the palace witnessed balls and bloodshed. They discuss the palace's architecture, its role in court rituals, the famous Hermitage collections, and its transformation into a symbol of autocracy's fragility. Along the way, they touch on the palace's secret staircases, the iconic Jordan Staircase, and the final days when the Provisional Government sheltered within its walls. A compelling look at a building that held an empire, then became its ghost. #WinterPalace #Romanovs #RussianHistory #Hermitage #StPetersburg #EmpressElizabeth #NicholasII #OctoberRevolution #ImperialRussia #BaroqueArchitecture #1837Fire #JordanStaircase #ProvisionalGovernment #TsarskoeSelo #PalaceSquare #RussianRevolution #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo