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Richard the Lionheart’s Mummified Heart Gets a Forensic Workup
Researchers have conducted a biomedical analysis of King Richard I’s embalmed heart.
5 Romanovs You Should Know
On the anniversary of the Romanov dynasty’s founding, meet five lesser-known but memorable family members.
6 Secrets of King Tut
Ninety years after his burial chamber was reopened, explore six surprising facts about King Tut.
Parking Lot Remains Confirmed to Belong to Richard III
DNA testing has confirmed that the remains found last fall under a parking lot in the English city of Leicester are those of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king of England.
Hawaii’s Monarchy Overthrown With U.S. Support, 120 Years Ago
Sugar barons and businessmen overthrew Hawaii’s longstanding monarchy 120 years ago, setting the stage for U.S. annexation.
Royal Announcement Leads to Succession Scramble
The announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby has put pressure on the British government to change centuries-old rules of royal succession.
King Richard III’s Body Found Under Parking Lot?
Archaeologists searching for the lost grave of King Richard III might have unearthed his remains in the English city of Leicester.
Tomb of Ancient Mayan Prince Discovered in Mexico
Researchers excavating the Maya settlement of Uxul, buried deep within the jungle, have uncovered the final resting place of a young prince.
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Catherine the Great
Explore eight surprising facts about the famous Russian ruler, who ascended the throne 250 years ago.
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
As the United Kingdom celebrates the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II, take a look back at the country’s last Diamond Jubilee—Queen Victoria’s in 1897.
8 Things You May Not Know About Queen Elizabeth II
As the United Kingdom celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, explore the extraordinary life and 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth Marks 60-Year Reign With Diamond Jubilee
As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, find out which other British monarchs attained or nearly reached this milestone.
This Year in History: 2011
As the year comes to an end, explore the top History in the Headlines stories published in 2011, from breaking news to special features.
