Victoria and Albert Museum on Instagram: "Glittering with history, power and pure rococo drama. Once associated with Frederick II, the Great of Prussia, this 18th-century snuffbox is amongst the most flamboyant in our collection. A swirling rococo ornament, studded with vivid hardstones and a dazzling profusion of diamonds, preserved in a shagreen case. Frederick II was a cultured king, composer and patron of the arts and passionate about gold boxes, carrying one at all times. Legend claims one

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History | Ancient History on Instagram: "King George VI, born Albert Frederick Arthur George in 1895, became King of the United Kingdom in 1936 following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII, a moment that thrust a reluctant and soft-spoken man into leadership during one of history’s most turbulent periods. Despite struggling with a severe stammer and deep personal anxiety, he worked tirelessly to overcome these challenges, becoming a symbol of quiet strength and resilience. His reign was d