Infectious diseases have had some pretty major impacts on human history… and that’s putting it mildly. Here are 6 diseases that shaped human history

On a night in 1916, Russian aristocrats set a plot of assassination into motion. If all went as planned, a man would be dead by morning, though others had already tried and failed. The monarchy was on the brink of collapse, and they...

Sting's early life was dominated by a shipyard—and he dreamed of nothing more than escaping the industrial drudgery. But after a nasty bout of writer's block that stretched on for years, Sting found himself channeling the stories of the...

In 1789, the French Monarchy's habit of supporting democratic popular revolutions in North America backfired. Today, we're talking about the French Revolution. Across the world, people were rising up to throw off monarchies, and Louis...

Prince William and King Charles lay wreaths during Remembrance Sunday serviceSource: Reuters

Kate watches on from balcony as King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday serviceSource: Reuters

Like many aspects of Saudi Arabia, the country’s economy is a mix of contradictions. Thanks to its abundant oil reserves, Saudi Arabia is the 19th-largest economy in the world. The country is a member of the G20 and has a per capita...

The legal system of Saudi Arabia is based on Sharia. Sharia is the paramount body of Islamic law, a collection of fundamental principles derived from different sources including the Holy Quran, the Sunna—the sayings and traditions of the...

Saudi Arabia is one of only two countries—the other being Vatican City—that do not have a separate legislative body. Political parties are banned, and there is no national legislative body or general elections. Historically, Saudi kings...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is an absolute Islamic monarchy that has been ruled by the Al Saud family since the country’s creation in 1932. The descendant kings serve as both head of state and head of government. All six kings of Saudi...

Saudi Arabia is a relatively young country, less than a century old. Learn about the political-religious alliance formed in the eighteenth century that provided the framework for Saudi expansion and remains the basis of its dynastic...

Throughout Japanese history, the Japanese have believed in the divine ancestry of the imperial family as one of Japan’s unique virtues. Explore the ancient legend about the divinity of the imperial family beginning with the sun goddess...

The Royal Butler shares unique insight into Trump's state banquet

Trump state visit a 'disgrace' says Windsor protesterCredit: The Independent

Royal super fan claims Trump is not divisive as he celebrates US president's state visitCredit: The Independent

Spectacular RAF flypast over Windsor for Trump's UK state visitCredit: Reuters

Trump's state visit: American flags, armed police, and tourists swarm Windsor CastleCredit: Luke Reevey/The Independent

Buckingham Palace is the home of the King of the United Kingdom and one of the most famous buildings in the world! It has hundreds of rooms, beautiful gardens, and even a balcony where the royal family waves to the crowd. For over 150...

Marie Antoinette was a queen of France who lived in a giant palace and wore fancy clothes, but her life wasn’t just about parties. She became queen at a young age and lived during a time when many people in France were poor and hungry....

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The King may have been crowned during a historic ceremony, but that did not stop a four-year-old girl presenting him with a paper crown on a visit to Norfolk.SOURCE: PA

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex talk at a panel in New York for World Mental Health Day. Harry and Meghan arrived at the Archewell Foundation Parents' Summit on Tuesday alongside the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.SOURCE: PA

The King and Queen are commemorating the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II at Crathie Kirk.Charles, dressed in a red tartan kilt, and Camilla, in a blue day dress and cardigan, made the short journey by car from the nearby Balmoral...

Moment William and Kate arrive at Westminster Abbey for King Charles’s coronationSource: Reuters