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Hundreds of glittery, gemstone-studded suits belonging to the late New Orleans rhythm and blues musician Ernie "K-Doe" Kador and his wife Antoinette are going up for sale.
Archaeologists have unearthed a sprawling country villa believed to be the birthplace of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who built the Colosseum, they said Friday. The 2,000-year-old ruins were found about 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Rome, near Cittareale, lead archaeologist Filippo Coarelli said.
It's 9 p.m., and this country's new leader has finally woken up for the day. He throws aside the satin curtain that separates his bedroom from a waiting room adorned with 6-foot tall portraits of himself.
Twelve of the world's 17 species of penguins are seeing rapid population declines tied to overfishing, changing weather patterns and other factors, a leading expert warned Friday.
Japanese Emperor Akihito commemorated the 20th anniversary of his reign Wednesday with a visit to the grave of his father, Hirohito.
Japan's emperor waved to a crowd of well-wishers on his 75th birthday Tuesday, assuring the nation that his health was improving after a series of illnesses.
Italian police have recovered a rare statue of a Roman emperor who co-ruled alongside Marcus Aurelius and was known for his reluctance to sit for portraits.
Thousands of well-wishers waving Japanese flags gathered Tuesday at the Imperial Palace for a series of rare appearances by Emperor Akihito and the royal family marking the new year.
Archaeologists have unearthed what they say are the only existing imperial insignia belonging to Emperor Maxentius — precious objects that were buried to preserve them and keep them from enemies when he was defeated by his rival Constantine.
Some claim US president Barack Obama's bow to the emperor of Japan was a sign of deference inappropriate to a president, that it is against US protocol, and that as leader of the free world he should bow to no one. One blog site said the president's bow was treasonous.
President Barack Obama's low bowing to Japan's Emperor Akihito in Tokyo Friday while on a week-long trip to Asia, has ruffled many Americans, notes Grumpy Editor.
BBC NEWS | Programmes | Newsnight | The place to take the Afghan pulseOnce upon a time in Kabul, there was only one roundabout. And what a place it was - a heaving tide of humanity converged on this central axis in the city, an unrivalled space for commerce and conversation. All roads led to the roundabout and so did the news.
Two thousand year-old remains of Emperor Vespasian's house discovered A team of British and Italian archaeologists have discovered the remains of a lavish villa belonging to the emperor Vespasian, exactly 2,000 years after his birth.
Mother Nature's HumdingersA fighter jet can travel at 150bl/sec; the Space Shuttle at its fastest reaches 207bl/sec; but when it's diving, the Anna's hummingbird tops the lot at 383bl/sec. More Articles
6 People Who Secretly Ruled The WorldHey, remember that Dick Cheney guy? You know, the shadowy old man lurking behind George W. Bush and tugging on the strings that jerkily moved Bush's limbs? He still turns up on Fox News sometimes?
Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus born 27 February 272 was the undisputed Roman Emperor from 306 to 324 to his death. He was the first Christian Emperor and in fact had a great deal to do with how the Christian religion was organized and its initial ceremonies.
Now the Chinese know: the Guangxu Emperor was poisoned. But by whom? One of China's great historical mysteries has been solved.
President Bush Asserts Right to Control Iraqi OilThe Hubris of this man never cesases to astound me. The war that was not about oil now has " President Bush apparently believes that as commander in chief he is entitled to seize Iraq's oil fields and control Iraqi oil if he should deem it necessary to protect U.S.
Rome Workers Uncover City of Dead - CNN.comWorkers renovating a rugby stadium have uncovered a vast complex of tombs beneath Rome that mimic the houses, blocks and streets of a real city, according to officials, who have unveiled a series of new finds. More Articles
Naked Tourist Swims in Moat of Imperial Palace in TokyoA Spanish tourist has been arrested after swimming naked in the moat of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. More Articles
Japan's imperial couple may cut dutiesJapan's ageing Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko may cut back their schedule because both are suffering from health problems
Scientists prove Napoleon not poisoned by BritishItalian scientists say they have proved Napoleon was not poisoned, scotching the legend the French emperor was murdered by his British jailors.
The Emperor Gets a JobThe Emperor Gets a Job Clip from the G4 show, another great star wars clip.
Terracotta army's new UK formationTheir chance discovery by farmers in 1974 stunned the world, and remains one of the most celebrated archaeological finds of all time.
Yes, Bush Is Naked, What of It?The Hans Christian Andersen fairytale about the emperor's new clothes might accurately describe current U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- except for one important detail.
Video of cute baby Emperor Penguin huddled cozily under its motheVideo of cute baby Emperor Penguin huddled cozily under its mothe
This was no insult to Islam - A defence of the PopeThe Popes widely condemned remarks on Islam are actually enlightened, says andrew brown
Hirohito film makes Tokyo debutFrom the page: -- A controversial Russian film portraying Japan's World War II Emperor Hirohito has opened to large audiences in Tokyo. --
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