Excavations on unpromising mounds in the Iraqi desert revealed Sumer’s earliest city. Surviving relics and a rebuilt temple have given experts more clues about the ancient metropolis of Eridu.

From Versailles to Venice, these palatial properties let you live like a king or queen—even if just for a night.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is a less traditional final resting place for a pope, as is the method by which Francis chose to be buried here. Watch to learn more. Typically, popes are buried ...

Wild elephant encounters and ancient royal palaces are just some of the highlights of cycling through Sri Lanka, as Fiona Harper discovers.

Ancient ‘Royal Water Palace’ Hidden Beneath Layers of Soil Emerged When a 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Split the Ground On March ...

Mandvi Gate is now at risk of collapsing due to structural issues, prompting calls for urgent repairs from locals and ...

A powerful earthquake shakes Myanmar near the Royal Palace, causing significant concern and damage. Details emerging on the ...

The March 28 earthquake in Myanmar revealed a Third Burmese Empire remnant. It had been peeking out all this while, but the quake opened up more of it. World Trending ...

On Coronation Day, Mark Dapin takes a stroll through the lives and times of the royal family, one spectacular palace at a time. One of the nicest walks in London follows a trail through the lives ...

Buckingham Palace dropped a photo from the visit, showing Queen Camilla dressed in classic all-black, shaking hands with Pope Francis. King Charles stood right beside her in a sharp black suit ...

The royal couple is on a state visit to Italy Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she ...