Monarchs
To Strike Fear Into Napoleon's Occupying Army, These Retreating Soldiers Burned Down Their Own City
When the blaze in Moscow subsided on September 18, 1812, the French—who had traveled hundreds of miles into Russia—were left without vital resources as a brutal winter approached
How William Wallace of 'Braveheart' Fame Defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge
On September 11, 1297, the warrior vanquished the superior armies of Edward I, cementing his status as one of Scotland's most iconic heroes
A Century Ago, a Mob Brutally Attacked an American Diplomat in Persia. His Death Shaped U.S.-Iran Relations for Decades
The July 1924 killing of Robert Imbrie fueled the rise of the Pahlavi dynasty and set the stage for both a CIA-backed 1953 coup and the 1979 Iran hostage crisis
Discover the Hidden History of Tomb Robbing in Ancient Egypt
Criminals plundered the riches of Egyptian pyramids and underground burials, often within a few years or, in some cases, within a few hours of occupants' interment
Newly Deciphered, 4,000-Year-Old Cuneiform Tablets Used Lunar Eclipses to Predict Major Events
Ancient Babylonians linked astronomical phenomena to pestilence, the death of kings and the destruction of empires
Art Historian Discovers Long-Lost Portrait of Henry VIII in Background of Social Media Post
Commissioned by a wealthy tapestry maker in the 1590s, the Tudor king's likeness features a distinctive frame with a rounded top
The Brothers Who Asserted Their Right to Free Speech in Tudor England
Peter and Paul Wentworth called on Elizabeth I to name an heir to the throne, wielding Parliament's free speech privileges to urge the queen to take action
You Can Buy Four Drawings by a Young Queen Victoria
The sketches, which are heading to auction this week, showcase the teenage royal's devotion to the arts
Amateur Historians Unearth a Long-Lost Tudor Palace Visited by Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Locals had long shared stories of Collyweston Palace. Then, excavations in England's Midlands revealed traces of the fabled estate
The Real Story Behind 'Firebrand' and Henry VIII's Tumultuous Relationship With His Sixth Wife, Catherine Parr
A new film dramatizes how the Tudor queen narrowly avoided execution on charges of heresy
Catapult Shots Fired During 13th-Century Siege Unearthed at British Castle
Found on the grounds of Kenilworth Castle, the eight stones were used during a clash between rebels and royal forces in 1266
Ramses II's Long-Lost Sarcophagus Has Finally Been Identified
An Egyptologist recently concluded that a fragment of an overlooked granite coffin bears the great pharaoh's name
Miniature Fabergé Animals That Enchanted the Romanovs and Other Royals Are Up for Sale
Crafted around 1900, the charismatic carvings were inspired by Japanese decorative pendants
Why a New Portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales, Is So Controversial
For the second time this month, a painting of a British royal is garnering backlash
Never-Before-Seen Royal Family Portraits Go on Display at Buckingham Palace
"Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography" showcases 150 photographs taken between the 1920s and today
The British Royals' Huge Staff Once Included Exotic Cat Wranglers, Rat Killers and Toilet Attendants
A new exhibition in London offers an inside look at the lives of the workers who served the monarchy between 1660 and 1830
Charles III Unveiled His First Official Portrait as King. Is It Too Red?
Artist Jonathan Yeo's nontraditional approach to royal portraiture has drawn mixed reactions
The Myth of 'Bloody Mary,' England's First Queen
History remembers Mary I as a murderous monster who burned hundreds of her subjects at the stake, but the real story of the Tudor monarch is far more nuanced
Watch the Trailer for 'Firebrand,' a New Drama About Henry VIII's Sixth Wife, Catherine Parr
Karim Aïnouz’s film features Alicia Vikander and Jude Law as the Tudor queen and king
New Statue Honors Elizabeth II—and Her Beloved Corgis
The seven-foot-tall bronze monument is billed as the "first permanent memorial" to the late queen
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