The Romanov family, including Tsar Nicholas II and his children, is executed by Bolsheviks, leading to rumors and myths about possible survival of some members.
Rumors and stories begin to circulate that Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova may have survived the execution, sparking widespread intrigue and search for the lost princess.
Anna Anderson comes forward, claiming to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia, attracting significant attention and legal battles over her identity.
Medical and historical evidence, including DNA testing later on, definitively prove that Anna Anderson was not Anastasia but a different woman, ending much of the speculation.