Why the striking armour that once protected Japan from its enemies could not withstand changing times.
False accusations by a con artist damaged the queen's already fragile reputation.
Crowned King of Hungary, Maria Theresa used her charisma to rally military support and secure power.
After her granddaughter's untimely death, Queen Charlotte had to race to secure an heir to the throne.
Georgian-era artists used outrageous imagery to express their unfavourable views of King George III.
A striking jewel-encrusted Aztec mask depicts the deadly disease that reshaped the fate of the empire.
Millions of mummified animal gods show how ancient Egyptians turned to animal worship out of desperation.
The stunning artifact displays the luxurious lifestyle of Roman nobility but exposes hidden inequality.
In the Great Barrier Reef, a venomous snail catches and devours its prey in a silent, lethal game of ambush.
