What Are The Objects That Will Be Placed On Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin?
Queen Elizabeth II's death has sent the world into a state of mourning. Here are the objects that will be placed on her coffin leading up to her funeral.
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What Does It Mean To Lie In State?
Cultures ancient and modern have developed customs and traditions designed to honor revered public figures. One event for public mourning is to lie in state.
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Notorious Mormon Murderers
Mormons have been involved in some of the most high-profile murder cases in the U.S. Here are several notorious Mormon murderers.
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The Storied History Of Queen Elizabeth II's 30-Year-Old Coffin
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was made more than three decades before her death.
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What Is The Crown Of Scotland And Why Was It On The Queen's Coffin?
Observers Monday may have wondered about the crown that was placed atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin in Edinburgh. It's the Crown of Scotland, made in 1540.
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The Origin Of The Term Hocus Pocus
You might know "hocus pocus" as the name of a famous Halloween film, but this phrase actually has a long history of being used in all sorts of magical circles.
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The Unusually Strict Rules For Guests That Will Attend The Queen's Funeral
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, 2022, will be laid to rest on September 19, and guests will have to follow strict rules.
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What We Know About Jeff Bezos' Explosive Rocket Failure
On September 12, 2022, Amazon found Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space program was scheduled to launch the New Shepard Capsule into orbit. It didn't go as planned.
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Journalist Spy Revealed The Queen Had Some Charmingly Common Daily Habits
As the world transitions from the death of Queen Elizabeth II and into the reign of King Charles III, tributes and memories are pouring in from far and wide.
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Why Donald Trump's Unexpected Trip To Washington DC Has Political Watchers Talking
Donald Trump's unexpected trip to Washington DC has political watchers talking. Many are wondering why he flew in unannounced.
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Mourners In Britain Have Been Ordered Not To Leave These Weird Tributes For The Queen
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, people in the U.K. and around the world have responded in a host of different ways.
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The Curious Coronation Of Charles I Explained
Charles I began bucking tradition from the very start of his reign, well before his infamous execution. This is the curious coronation of Charles I explained.
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What Anne Frank Left For Her Friend Before Going Into Hiding
Hailing from a Jewish family, the home Anne Frank was born into quickly became anything but amidst the rise of Nazism and Adolf Hitler's anti-Semitic wrath.
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UFC Fans Have Intense Reaction Over The Queen's Death
The crowd at UFC 279 jeered and booed during a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Real Reason People Wear Black At Funerals
Wearing black at funerals seems like a no-brainer choice, right? Why do we really do it, though?
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Charles' Official Proclamation As King Had A Jarring Response In Scotland
Scotland is currently a part of the United Kingdom, but In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death, popular support for an independent Scotland is growing.
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The Cure's Robert Smith Had A Creepy Prediction About The Queen's Death
The Cure frontman Robert Smith once made a prediction about when Queen Elizabeth II would die, and it has turned out to be disturbingly accurate.
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Katharine Hepburn's Time On The African Queen Set Was More Dangerous Than You Thought
At one point during the filming process of The African Queen, Hepburn and a good part of the film crew endured some pretty harrowing physical ramifications.
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Why King Charles' Profile Will Likely Face Left On Coins Instead Of Right Like The Queen
When the new King Charles III's image is placed on the United Kingdom's currency, his profile will face in the opposite direction of his mother's image.
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The Only Two English Monarchs Who Weren't Crowned In Westminster Abbey
For decades, the rulers of the United Kingdom have been crowned in Westminster Abbey. Only two weren't crowned the historic London church and here is why.
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How The Succession Of The Crown Act Of 2013 Changed The British Line Of Succession
The line of royal succession has a long, complex history and the Crown Act of 2013 upended who would inherit the throne after Queen Elizabeth's death.
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The Truth About The American Who Created Pickleball
Joel Pritchard created something that calmed, amused, and delighted his children, and eventually, it morphed into the fastest-growing sport in the country.
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Why You'll Rarely Hear The Phrase 'Rest In Peace' In Judaism
Rather than saying "rest in peace," though, there are a variety of more traditionally Jewish phrases to say when speaking of the dead.
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Who Taught Leonardo Da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci may seem like he was born to create masterworks and bring forth invention, but da Vinci needed a teacher, too. Here's who that person was.
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The Royal Beekeeper Just Made A Bizarre Announcement Following The Queen's Death
Besides their human subjects, the United Kingdom's monarch also has a connection to the royal honeybees, to whom are extended certain courtesies.
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Who Is The Garter King Of Arms?
Charles III met with the so-called Privy and Accession Councils, after which time the Garter King of Arms was called into duty. What is he Garter King of Arms?
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One Ceremony In The Proclamation Of The King That Hasn't Changed In Centuries
On September 10, a wholly anachronistic tradition was on full display across the realm following the proclamation of Charles III as king.
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