The Mahmoud Khalil affair calls to mind the anti-democratic excesses of the 18th century that Voltaire abhorred.

Undeterred by Napoleon’s brief return to power in 1815, Alexander sought to confirm his status as Europe’s saviour with the ...

Even as the walls closed in, leading to both of their suicides, they kept partying, now calling their drinking society “Companions to the Death ... In 1664, Louis XIV, the Sun King himself ...

From ancient mysteries to modern-day enigmas, some secrets continue to baffle humanity. Join us as we explore the most ...

Household knives varied in pattern over the centuries. Until towards the end of the 17th century, cutlery for dining was limited to a knife and a spoon and everyone carried their own with them. All ...

Described as a "cherished and vibrant soul" in her obituary, Pierre-Louis belonged to her school's garden, board games and French drama clubs, and she was as equally at ease on stage playing ...

Under the supervision of Maria Theresa (the only female Habsburg ruler), Schönbrunn evolved into an expansive paradise with ornate rooms and vast elaborate gardens comparable to King Louis XIV of ...

This year, cicadas from Brood XIV will be seen – and heard – in 13 states, said Gene Kritsky, founder of Cicada Safari, a group that crowdsources and reviews data on cicadas. The noisy ...

Saint Louis 1 p.m. USA Big Ten 2nd Round ... Junior College Basketball: Men's Regional XIV Tournament Quarterfinals, Tyler vs. Angelina at Baytown, 5:45 p.m. (The Team 92.1-FM, Tyler-Longview) ...

Region XIV Tournament, Tyler vs. Bossier Parish at Baytown, 5:45 p.m. (The Team 92.1-FM, Tyler-Longview) ...

Born His Royal Highness Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge, Louis is the third and youngest child of Prince William and Princess Kate, and the younger brother of Prince George and Princess ...