Hatshepsut: Egypt's Forgotten Female Pharaoh, Re-examined
Attempts to destroy her legacy have been unsuccessful.
The Military Coup That Put Catherine the Great on the Throne
Russia's last empress overthrew her own husband.
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, 1926—2022
Elizabeth II died peacefully after a historic 70 years on the throne.
The Taiping Rebellion and Hong Xiuquan, Self-Proclaimed Younger Brother of Jesus
He led the bloodiest civil war in world history.
5 Famous Military Leaders Who Made an Impression in the Air and on the Battlefield
They're impossible to forget.
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6 Fascinating Coups That Have Shaken the World
Sudden and illegal seizures of power have the capacity to change world history.
10 Famous Speeches That Shaped History
These powerful speeches continue to linger in the public imagination.
Wyatt’s Rebellion Nearly Upended the English Monarchy
Politician Sir Thomas Wyatt the Younger sought to overthrow Mary I.
10 Political Scandal Books That Read Like Thrillers
Sometimes the truth is stranger—and more alarming—than fiction.
Toussaint Louverture: Self-Freed Slave and Hero of the Haitian Revolution
In 1791, the people of Haiti rose up against their oppressors.
15 Books About Fascinating First Ladies
The new Showtime series The First Lady has piqued our interest in the lives of these remarkable women.
Beware the Ides of March...
The Roman holiday was marked by religious observances before Julius Caesar's notorious murder.
9 Books About Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”
Read up on the man who defined the American ethos.
Behind the Crown: 15 First-Class Books About Royalty
Mad for the monarchy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the great royals of the past.
7 Essential Facts About the Life and Influence of Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn more about the civil rights icon.
