The Land of the Rising Sun’s eight female rulers are all but forgotten, but their lives and reigns were filled with drama

Q What are some of the longest lifespans in fish? A Technically the longest lifespan lies with the Greenland shark, which live a staggering 250-plus years – perhaps even more than 500, in some cases.

On Thursday, the caring princess visited the children’s mental health charity Anna Freud, of which she is Patron, and met with its Chief Executive, Professor Eamon McCrory, to discuss how it is transf

In his new series, David Dimbleby explores the power and wealth of the British monarchy – and its viability

Did you know that Thomas Müntzer, leader of the German Peasants’ War in 1525, used a rainbow flag to rally his followers? It’s an aptly exuberant image for the radical charisma of Müntzer, and for the

There was more celebrating on January 22 when Princess Beatrice gave birth to a daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, several weeks premature and weighing only 4lb 5oz (2 kg). “Nothing quite prepares you f