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Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day (June 2, 1953) holding the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross in her right hand the Orb in her left, in an embroidered and beaded dress by Norman Hartnell, a crimson velvet mantle edged with ermine fur, with the Coronation ring, the Coronation necklace, and the Imperial State Crown. The backdrop depicts the interior of Westminster Abbey; photograph by Cecil Beaton. (British royals)

5 Fascinating British Coronation Objects

King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Camilla, Queen Consort) wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles in London, England on May 6, 2023

British Royal Line of Succession

Charles II (1630-85), king of Great Britain and Ireland (1660-85), entering London on May 29, 1660 after the restoration of the monarchy; undated hand-colored print .

7 Monarchs with Unfortunate Nicknames

King George V of Britain, c. 1910, shortly after his accession to the throne

How Did King George V Really Die?

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Secret Service Agent Listens To Earpiece

Secret Service Code Names of 11 U.S. Presidents

Panoramic view at sunrise of moai, Ahu Tongariki, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile

6 Lost Civilizations

International currencies, money, various banknotes, currency

A Brief (and Fascinating) History of Money

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why We Celebrate MLK Day

Apollo 12 astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad stands beside the U.S. flag after is was unfurled on the lunar surface during the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) Nov. 19, 1969. Footprints made by the crew can be seen in the photograph.

How Many People Have Been to the Moon?

Aphrodite. Greek mythology. Sculpture. Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty.

12 Greek Gods and Goddesses

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