Elizabeth I of England

It's very likely the prince's throne room toilet was the first flushing toilet in the country.

Theater critic Charles McNulty writes on how Shakespeare, and 'The Tempest' in particular, is helping him bear witness to the scale of loss caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.

From ancient Egypt to today, the scent of rosemary has promised comfort, joy, and even immortality.

The actor was unfamiliar with the 'Dune' universe before taking the part of Tula Harkonnen in the prequel series, but history provided ample fodder for her character.

Michael Schulman interviews Jesse Eisenberg about his new film, "A Real Pain"; grappling with what it means to be good; and the scripts, songs, and jokes that "never see the light of day."

"Stranger churches"—Protestant congregations that welcomed speakers of certain languages other than English—in early modern London had "eyes everywhere" to hear, spread and dispel gossip in multiple languages, according to new research.

Ara: History Untold is finally here; is it the Civilization-killer as advertised or will it not stand the test of time like other contenders?

JD Vance and other conservatives need to stop trying to drive a wedge between those who choose to be parents and those who do not. It's absurd — and dangerous.

The Royal Family sent Prince Harry a birthday message for the first time in three years, as the estranged Duke celebrates his 40th birthday Sunday.

Actor Michael Emerson turns 70 and actor Ian Chen turns 18, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 7.

Did some famous people throughout history have ADHD? Researchers explain why yes, some could have been neurodivergent and why the traits may be increasing today.

How a now-obscure financier turned the Bahamas into a tax haven—and created a cornerstone of global plutocracy

A collection of French fashion engravings offers precious new insights into the life of Samuel Pepys years after his premature final diary entry. The prints show the tailor's son remained fascinated by the power of fashion long after he had secured wealth and status. But they also expose Pepys' internal conflict over French style.

The Serpent Queen returns, an Apple TV Plus series, HBO's Faye Dunaway doc, and more

Helen Shaw on the superb stagecraft illuminating Robert Icke's "Player Kings," starring Ian McKellen, Benedict Andrews's "The Cherry Orchard," and Ian Rickson's "London Tide," with music by PJ Harvey.

A simple home improvement project led to unearthing buried treasure from the English Civil War, capturing the imagination of history buffs and treasure hunters.

Judi Dench has tackled nearly every female role in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra.

The unveiling of the new Meta AI version has been overshadowed by a digitally altered photo of Zuckerberg sporting facial hair matching the appearance of Mark Zuckerberg's metal chain.

Sometimes we embrace it, sometimes we hate it—and everything depends on who is making it, Alex Ross writes.

Even Queen Victoria had photos of herself altered. But in an age of fake news and a suspicious public, the penalties are higher, says Stephen Bates, author of Royalty Inc