Kings
Henry VIII’s Book of Psalms Reflects His Quest for Legitimacy—and His Fear of Death
Handwritten annotations in the Tudor king's psalter show how he looked to scripture to justify his break from Rome and the annulment of his first marriage
Parisian Booksellers Have Lined the Seine for Centuries. Now, They're Fighting to Stay
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, city officials are trying to relocate the bouquinistes for security reasons
Fully Intact Giant Panda Skeleton Discovered in Chinese Emperor's 2,000-Year-Old Tomb
Archaeologists previously found a panda skull in a nearby Han burial, but its torso was missing
These 17th-Century Poems Painted Pictures on the Page—and Defied the Church of England's Rejection of Religious Images
George Herbert's shaped poetry subtly pushed back against the iconoclasm of the English Reformation
Hidden for 400 Years, Censored Pages Reveal New Insights Into Elizabeth I's Reign
Scholars used advanced imaging to read crossed-out, pasted-over passages in the first official account of the Tudor queen's time on the English throne
Dutch King Apologizes for the Netherlands' Role in the Slave Trade
The monarch's statement coincided with the 150th anniversary of slavery's abolition in the country's colonies
See Charles III's Childhood Drawings
Made by a young Charles in the '50s, the crayon and pencil illustrations sold for thousands at auction
Prayer Book Owned by Thomas Cromwell, Adviser to Henry VIII, Was Hidden in Plain Sight for Centuries
The Book of Hours appears in a famous painting of the Tudor statesman
See Charles III's Official Coronation Portraits
Hugo Burnand prepared meticulously for his brief photo session following Saturday's ceremony
These Ninth-Century Coins Change Our Understanding of Alfred the Great
Two men are now facing jail time for trying to illegally sell 44 coins worth approximately $960,000
The Real History Behind 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story'
The new spinoff follows the royal matriarch as she falls in love with George III and navigates his worsening mental illness
A Not-So-Brief History of British Coronations
Ahead of Charles III’s ceremony, here's what you need to know about the origins and evolution of the centuries-old tradition
You Can Book Uber's Horse-Drawn Carriage Ahead of Charles III’s Coronation
One driver—and a team of four white horses—will be available in the days leading up to the ceremony
Researchers Find Hidden Markings on the Stone of Destiny, Sacred Slab Used in British Coronations
Ahead of the crowning of Charles III on May 6, experts analyzed the stone with cutting-edge technology
'The Lost King' Dramatizes the Search for Richard III's Remains. The Monarch's Life Was Even More Sensational
A new film offers a sympathetic portrait of the 15th-century ruler, who seized the crown from his nephew before dying on the battlefield
Why Marie Antoinette's Reputation Changes With Each Generation
A new television series portrays the French queen as a feminist, drawing criticism from historians
Looted Gold Jewelry Returns to Cambodia
Now back in Phnom Penh, the 77 items may have been worn by Angkorian royalty
Medieval Pantry Stocked With Spices Found in 500-Year-Old Shipwreck
The vessel, called "Gribshunden," sank off the coast of Sweden in 1495
Metal Detectorist Discovers Rare Gold Pendant Celebrating Henry VIII's First Marriage
The heart-shaped accessory features the entwined initials of the Tudor king and Catherine of Aragon
The Tudor Roots of Modern Billionaires' Philanthropy
The debate over how to manage the wealthy's fortunes after their deaths traces its roots to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
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