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The Imperial State Crown in the Jewel House, Tower of London.

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7 Facts About British Royal Coronations

The centuries-old ceremony is a mixture of political and religious rites replete in symbolism, tradition and pomp.

Photos: 7 Decades of the Soviet Union

The Soviet Union, founded in 1922 on Marxist-socialist principles, became one of the biggest and most powerful nations in the world—before its fall and dissolution in 1991.

7 Key Figures of the French Revolution

These people played integral roles in the uprising that swept through France from 1789-1799.

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King Charles III

King Charles III’s Early Life Born November 14, 1948, at Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles Philip Arthur George was the first child of then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip and grandson of King George VI. On February 6, 1952, at the age of 3, he became heir-apparent when his mother ascended the throne. At age 4, Charles […]

Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx During Press Operations(Original Caption) Karl Marx, (1818-1883) and Friedrich Engles (1820-1895), in pressrooms of Rheinische Zeitung which they jointly edited. Undated screened illustration.

Communism Timeline

Since its start a century ago, Communism, a political and economic ideology that calls for a classless society in which everything is shared equally, has seen a series of surges—and declines. What started in 1917 Russia, became a global revolution, taking root in countries as far-flung as China and Korea to Sudan, Cuba and Nicaragua. […]

Spanish Armada

Philip and Elizabeth King Philip II’s decision to attempt an overthrow of Queen Elizabeth I was several years in the making. Despite their family connections—Philip had once been married to Elizabeth’s half-sister, Mary—the two royals had severe political and religious differences and had engaged in a “cold war” for much of the 1560s and 1570s. […]

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II served from 1952 to 2022 as reigning monarch of the United Kingdom. She was the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

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7 Key Figures of the French Revolution

These people played integral roles in the uprising that swept through France from 1789-1799.

Ukraine Has Seen Centuries of Conflict

Ukraine has long endured battles, with Russia’s 2022 invasion only the latest in a series of wars, rebellions, raids and pogroms to take place there.

Queen Elizabeth II seated on a throne in Westminster Abbey during her coronation on June 2, 1953.

5 Objects Used in British Royal Ceremonies and Their Symbolism

Royal objects appearing in King Charles III’s coronation of are imbued with history.

Martin Bashir interviews Princess Diana in Kensington Palace in November 1995 for the television program Panorama.

Why Princess Diana’s 1995 BBC Interview Shocked the World

The interview, in which Princess Diana talked about her struggles with mental health and her marriage, rocked the royal family and generated empathy among the public.

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William Shakespeare

Take a look at the life of one of the most celebrated authors of all time, legendary wordsmith William Shakespeare, in this video.

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Adolf Hitler

Take a look at the life and impact of Adolf Hitler, who as leader of the Third Reich orchestrated the the death of 6 million Jews, in this video.

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What Was the Enlightenment?

The introduction of the scientific method transformed society by using science and reason rather than political or religious dogma to explain natural phenomena.

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