The legend of Prester John, king in the east, is one that instilled hope in early Christians and helped drive the Crusades, but it's likely the man was a myth.
The British monarchy makes the loss of an heir not just emotionally difficult, but politically as well. Here are British kings and queens who lost children.
Though you've probably seen someone escape from a sinking car in a movie before, real life is a little different. Here's what to do if you're in this situation.
The highest office in the U.S. has attracted a surprisingly large number of heavy drinkers. Here are the heaviest drinking presidents in American history.
Since the British monarchy has existed, Buckingham Palace in London has only been the official royal residence for a short time. Here's who lived in it before.
The rules of royalty can be confusing, especially for those no longer living under monarchy. Here's what will happen if King Charles dies before Camilla.
There are many large urban population centers around the world that are literally sinking - and if drastic measures are not taken some of them could disappear.
In 1983, the Federal Bureau of Investigation was working overtime to try and stop what the agency had deemed a credible threat to Queen Elizabeth's life.
On a bright spring desert afternoon, Linda and Paul McCartney went horseback riding for the last time on the ranch they'd owned for a decade near Tucson.
Europe - particularly since World War II - has seen its monarchies fall one after the other. Here's what happened to some of Europe's last kings and queens.
Many have managed to escape their old life after a pretend death, but not all succeed. Here are some people who actually got caught after faking their deaths.
Did you spot it? Some viewers watching the coronation of King Charles III from home noticed a black-robed figure in the background at Westminster Abbey.
Among the more than 2,000 spectators at King Charles III's coronation, King Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, may have had the best seat in the house.
Royal history will be made at the coronation ceremony of Charles III and his wife, Camilla the queen consort, at least as far as the coach they will arrive in.