Queen Elizabeth II

INSTANT

Many know about Prince Charles's fairytale romance with Diana, but few remember the scandalous way the two met.

HISTORY

The crown never stops, but everything around it does. Since Queen Elizabeth’s death, a ripple of change has moved through politics and culture.

PLACES

Before public restrooms in London, men would walk the streets with long cloaks and chamber pots, offering privacy for people who had to go.

THINGS

Rosemary Kennedy suffered brain damage during birth. Later, she received a lobotomy which failed and left her incapacitated for the rest of her life.

HISTORY

Everyone loved the last King of Spain, Alfonso XIII—until they learned about his disturbing life behind closed doors.

THINGS

It’s remarkable enough when an individual can claw their way to the top of the social or political ladder. But what does it take for whole families to accomplish this feat: a great chain of...



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