VCU associate professor's book explores the hidden history of the British monarchy and slavery in the Americas.

ideastream: Luke Reader, a teaching fellow in the Department of History, described the role of the British monarchy from its controversial past to its relevancy today, following the passing of Queen ...

In 1649, the British monarchy ceased when Charles I was executed, and the office of king was abolished by Parliament under the English Interregnum. A republic followed, and yet just over a decade ...

The U.K. is the only monarchy left in Europe that still celebrates a coronation, a ceremony meant to confer God’s grace on the monarch as head of the Church of England. In the past, it was seen as ...

On the 100th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, we revisit her life, historic reign, and the legacy that shaped the ...

With the coronation behind us, we'd like to spend some time thinking about what we can expect from King Charles as sovereign and what the future of the monarchy may look like with him at the helm. So ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The British monarchy is never lacking in history and custom, and while it's been speculated that many of those traditions could be ...

Ahead of Charles III’s ceremony, here’s what you need to know about the origins and evolution of the centuries-old tradition History of Now Meilan Solly - Senior Associate Digital Editor, History ...

Royal experts say King Charles should apologize for the monarchy's racist past. The monarchy has turned a blind eye to the major role it played in Britain's slave trade. Charles has expressed his ...

President Daniel Arap Moi toasting with Prince Charles during his visit to Kenya in March 1987. [File, Standard] As King Charles visits Kenya, a former British colony, it is worth asking why the ...

For thousands of years, monarchies have risen, collapsed, and vanished entirely. Yet a small number of royal families have survived wars, revolutions, colonial rule, and modern democracy without ...