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When Royal Watching Becomes Royal Stalking
Find out about Robert Moore, whose body was found near Buckingham Palace, and others with unhealthy royal fixations.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About William the Conqueror
On the 945th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s invasion of England, explore some interesting facts about one of history’s most influential rulers.
Can We Stop Blaming Rats for the Black Death?
A new study suggests that humans, not vermin, spread the Black Death, and that the disease may not have been bubonic plague after all.
Panic on the Streets of London: A History
As the riots in London spread to other cities, find out about other waves of unrest that have rocked the UK capital.
In Shining Armor, Medieval Knights May Not Have Shone
Heavy armor may have been medieval knights’ worst enemy, according to new research.
Slideshow: History of the Duke and Duchess’ New Digs
Home to countless royals and the site of key events, London’s Kensington Palace has a long and rich history.
Slideshow: Longest-Reigning British Monarchs
Today, Queen Elizabeth II became the second-longest ruling monarch in British history. Find out about other British rulers with lengthy reigns.
How Conventional Was Charles and Diana’s Wedding?
The nuptials of Prince Charles and Lady Diana have come to represent the archetypal royal wedding, but there are some ways in which the event broke the mold.
Royal Weddings Gone Bad
From vomiting brides to absent grooms, history has proven that not every royal wedding is the stuff of fairytales.
Video: Royal Weddings of the House of Windsor
As the one-week countdown to the royal nuptials begins, get into the spirit with a look back at some of the House of Windsor’s most memorable weddings.
Study Shows William Was Medieval England’s Most Popular Name
William was the most common male name by a wide margin in 13th-century England, according to an important medieval record known as the Henry III Fine Rolls.
Did Blood Cause Henry VIII’s Madness and Reproductive Woes?
Biological factors may have caused Henry VIII’s madness and reproductive woes, new research suggests.
Romances That Changed History
For better or for worse, these historic romances altered the course of history.
