One of history’s darkest political acts was the execution of monarchs, whether by their own people or under foreign orders. The English Civil War climaxed with a trial unprecedented in British history ...

In 1768, towards the end of the period of Swedish history known as Frihetstiden, the Age of Liberty, King Adolf Frederick threatened to abdicate unless an extraordinary session of the Riksdag, the ...

Rulers have traditionally relied on masculinity to display their ability to govern. Or have they? New research suggests that throughout history—and within many cultures—male monarchs have often been ...