Why Royals Never Have Open Caskets During Funerals
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the pomp and circumstance of royal funerary practices are in full view. Here is why royals never have an open casket.
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Who Was The First Prince Of Wales?
For decades, the world knew the U.K.'s King Charles III as the Prince of Wales. That title has now been given to Prince William. But who held it first?
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The Real Reason Pants Were Objectionable In The Roman Empire
There have been some strange fashion faux pas in history. Wearing trousers in ancient Rome was seen as a serious breach of the fashion code and here's why.
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British Royal Houses Explained
Stretching back to the Middle Ages, Britain's royal houses have been a source of fascination for millions. These are the British royal houses explained.
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14 Types Of Raptor Dinosaurs Explained
Fast, intelligent predators -- you would not have wanted to be on the wrong side of a raptor's claw. Here is a look at some of these nimble Cretaceous killers.
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The Line To See The Queen's Coffin Is Much Longer Than You Think
Since Wednesday when Westminster Hall was opened so the public could pay their respect to the queen, the queue has only continued to grow and grow — by miles.
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Fainting Among The Queen's Guard Is More Common Than You Think
Being a member of the military and serving in highly public, stylized, scrutinized roles has its own challenges. Add to that the possibility of passing out.
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Who Was The Only English King To Be Named A Saint?
England broke with the Catholic church centuries ago, but one British King was named a saint. Here is the only English king to be canonized.
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Why Is There A Ping Pong Ball In King Charles' Old Crown?
The British royal family owns vast wealth and jewels, so why is there a ping pong ball in King Charles' old crown?
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Europe's Biggest Witch Trial In Their History That You Probably Never Heard About
Tragically, history is full of those moments when one group of people successfully blamed another group for a misfortune they had nothing to do with.
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The Most Devastating Sports Accidents In History
When athletes compete, accidents and injuries are bound to occur. But some injuries are so traumatic and horrific, it's incredible the athlete survived at all.
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The Unique US Highway That Plays A Tune When You Drive The Speed Limit
Route 66, one of the most popular and beautiful highways in the US, plays a patriotic tune when you drive it going the speed limit. Here's how it works.
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Small Details You Missed In Vincent Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings
Vincent van Gogh made a career of producing vibrant, dappled, swirling, and primitive artwork. That said, he left plenty of intriguing details in his artwork.
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The Significance Of The Prayer The Queen Received Upon Arrival At Westminster Hall
Queen Elizabeth II's casket is lying in state at Westminster Hall. There is significance to the prayer the queen received upon arriving there.
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Who Pays For A British Royal Funeral?
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom engaged in a lengthy period of public pageantry mixed with mourning. It all comes with a price tag.
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The Unexpected Role Rod Stewart's Wife Will Play At Queen Elizabeth's Funeral
British rocker Rod Stewart's wife will play an unexpected role at Queen Elizabeth's funeral on September 19.
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Here's Why 38 Rounds Were Fired During The Queen's Funeral Procession
Centuries of tradition have come into play with the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with special ceremonies, processes, and procedures falling into place.
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The Truth About The Royal Welsh Goat
History is filled with stories of the connections made between soldiers and animals -- dogs and horses especially. One group of Welsh soldiers cherishes a goat.
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What Princess Anne's Last 24 Hours With Her Mother Queen Elizabeth Were Like
Princess Anne spent time with her mother before she died.
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Why You Rarely Hear About The Queen's Youngest Son
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history and has four children. However, you don't hear much about her youngest son.
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The Creepy Way Queen Elizabeth II's Death Was Predicted On Twitter
It turns out someone on Twitter predicted Queen Elizabeth II's death on September 8, 2022, and what's more, the person made another royal prediction as well.
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The Long And Storied History Of Garden Gnomes
Garden gnomes have a long, bizarre history that spans ancient statues of deities, real-life human beings, and the modern iteration of the gnome.
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What Will The Era Of King Charles III Be Called?
The New Elizabethan Age came to an end when Queen Elizabeth II died.
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Inside The Royal Rules Of Bowing And Curtsying
The U.K.'s royal family has centuries of tradition and practice informing nearly every move, including how they greet and depart from one another.
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The Queen's Funeral Planning Was A Bigger Undertaking Than This Huge Sporting Event
As the longest reigning monarch in the history of the U.K., Queen Elizabeth's death was felt around the world. Fittingly, her funeral is a colossal event.
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Inside The Duties Of A Royal Guard's Shift
They are the very visual definition of pageantry: the queen's royal guards, with their bright red tunics, tall bear fur hats, and disciplined precision.
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These Are Camilla Parker Bowles' Two Children
In February 2022, Queen Elizabeth II announced her support for Camila Parker Bowles to become queen after her death. Here are the new queen's two children.
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