Discussion of a study that concludes 'medication laced with arsenic may have contributed [ George's] mental problems.' Previously scientists suggested George III's poor physical health and episodes of mental instability 'were caused by porphyria -- a rare inherited blood disorder.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Discusses British monarchs since 1603, when the English and Scottish crowns were united. Include profiles of the Stuarts (such as James I), the Hanoverians (such as George III and Victoria), Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (Edward VII), and the current House of Windsor.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Biographies of Emperor Haile Selassie I, Emperor Amha Selassie I, and Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie. Includes additional speeches and addresses by Haile Selassie I, who died in 1975 and who is the symbol of the Messiah in the Rastafarian religion.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Audio and video clips present worldwide historical events. Browse events by date, year (1950 to present). (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
An educational site focusing on court robes worn by royalty in China during the Ch'ing dynasty. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'This feature was prepared to mark the 40th anniversary of the coronation of the Maori Queen ... in May 2006. On 15 August 2006 came the sad news that she had passed away. Six days later her eldest son ... was confirmed as her successor.' Features history about the Maori King Movement in New Zealand.
