Spyros Ornerakis made his reputation with an anti-monarchy cartoon in the 1970s, and he had already retired when he was asked ...

In the early 19th century, a gifted and divisive figure from France became a political giant in Europe – and it wasn’t ...

The 1978 hit Ra Ra Rasputin by Boney M is based on the life of Grigori Rasputin, a mystic who gained influence over Russia’s ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

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Brussels, Belgium offers both historic appeal and contemporary flare. And any 2-day Brussels itinerary will feature a go ...

The Kings and Queens: An Irreverent Cartoon History of the British Monarchy by Kenneth Baker (Thames and Hudson 192 pp.) The Age of Caricature: Satirical Prints in the Reign of George III by Diana ...

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Hundreds of supporters of a pro-monarchy party in Nepal staged a protest on Sunday (April 20, 2025) near the high-security zone housing the Prime Minister’s residence and the Parliament in ...

Nepal's former king has expressed sorrow over last month's violent demonstrations by pro-monarchy supporters while lending tacit support to their participants in his first public statement on the ...

Is monarchy outdated or essential? In this critical response to UsefulCharts, we explore the deeper problems with royal systems—from hereditary power and public funding to democratic values.