A tragic twist of fate ended the reign of a powerful Mughal emperor—not on the battlefield or by betrayal, but through a fatal fall down the steps of his own library. His sudden death stunned ...

This collective endeavor — carried out by legions of artists and craftsmen, many likely trained in workshops in the Tang ...

Emperor penguins are a symbol of resilience. They endure brutal winters, raise their chicks on shifting ice, and live in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. But now their future is in ...

It was signed, “NORTON I, Emperor of the United States”. The proclamation of ‘Emperor Norton’ as seen in The San Francisco Evening Bulletin on September 17, 1859 [Courtesy of the San ...

(Mainichi/Michiko Morizono) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito has conveyed the imperial family's condolences over the death of Pope Francis to the acting head of the Vatican, Cardinal ...

Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be admitted to hospital for heart tests on Tuesday, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing the Imperial Household Agency. Akihito, 91, who is retired ...

After so much posturing, Vuong’s new book, The Emperor of Gladness, is a welcome surprise. It is a sweet, charming, conventional novel whose ambition does not outstrip its ability. The young Hai ...

Mughal emperor’s decree: The Mughal rulers hold a distinct place in the history of the country. The Mughal reign lasted for about 350 years in the country, starting in 1526 and officially ending ...

Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's former Emperor Akihito was admitted to a Tokyo hospital on Tuesday for a medical examination after an earlier checkup found signs of myocardial ischemia, the Imperial ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital in the capital's Bunkyo Ward from Tuesday for heart tests, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday. The 91-year-old ...