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As far back as Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, kings, believed to be divinely appointed, ruled society. Ancient monarchies and dynasties often bequeathed the crown patrilineally, or through male heirs.

A rare mosaic death mask made of jadeite and vessels in the shapes of an owl, a monkey and coatimundi were found with the ruler. By Alan Yuhas The archaeologists worked in the shadow of towering Maya ...

Left to right: John Bolton, President Trump, Sir Thomas More, and King Henry VIII. ( Jabin Botsford/Washington Post ; Andrew Harnik/AP; Hans Holbein; National Portrait Gallery) For those who believe ...

The tomb of a Mayan king has been discovered by Texas archaeologists in Caracol, Belize, marking the first time researchers in the ancient city have found a ruler's identifiable resting place. Caracol ...

For those who believe in the First Amendment, President Trump’s lawsuit against John Bolton is alarming. It’s also nothing novel. The history of rulers looking to suppress speech they perceive as ...