''I think history will look back at this second Elizabethan age and see a period of enormous change, our society has changed dramatically during the 70 years of her reign.'' ''She's played very well ...

Elizabeth I’s reign marked a turning point in English history—ushering in a golden age of art, exploration, and national pride. Against all odds, she ruled with unmatched brilliance and strength.

Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, take a look back at her reign. Ahead, check out photos from every decade of her reign starting with her coronation and ending with the ...