Monarchs
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
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 Grand History of Westminster Abbey
The church’s many chambers and crypts hold the story of Britain’s past, present and future
'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
Code Breakers Discover—and Decipher—Long-Lost Letters by Mary, Queen of Scots
The deposed monarch wrote the 57 encrypted messages during her captivity in England
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 Indigenous Americans Who Visited Europe
A new book reverses the narrative of the Age of Discovery, which has long evoked the ambitions of Europeans looking to the Americas rather than vice versa
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
Princess Diana's Iconic Velvet Gown Is Going Up For Auction
The late princess wore the dress on several occasions throughout the '90s
The Misunderstood Roman Empress Who Willed Her Way to the Top
A fresh view of Galla Placidia, who married a barbarian and ruled when the world power fell into chaos
Why 1992 Was Such a 'Horrible Year' for Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
The fifth season of "The Crown" explores the dissolution of Charles and Diana's marriage, a catastrophic fire and other Windsor tragedies
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