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Why doesn't the Queen of England use her last name?
Have you ever wondered what Queen Elizabeth II's last name is? Usually, both the queen and other members of the family use names only.
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10+ strict rules that children of the British Royal Family must follow - VN Intellectuals
Becoming the heir to the throne is not an easy task. Princes and princesses in the British Royal Family must follow strict rules
History
Unbelievable Records of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is not only the longest-reigning person in Britain, but also holds the record for being the oldest head of state in the world.
Archeology
The unexpected grave of the jade-toothed 'queen of Maya'
In an unlikely location in the archaeological site of Palenque - Mexico, the noble and mysterious Maya queen rests in a tomb full of treasures.
History
The amazing truth about the historic dress of the Queen of England at the coronation ceremony 70 years ago
This stunning dress has gone down in British royal history with amazing details that, after 70 years, are still intact.
History
From A to Z everything you need to know about the Queen's Platinum Celebration
The Platinum Celebration event to celebrate the 70th year of the British Queen Elizabeth II's reign will be held in early June.
History
The truth about Queen Cleopatra: Both beautiful and fluent in 8 languages
Cleopatra was the only person of that time who could speak Ancient Egyptian and read hieroglyphs.
1001 mystery
Decipher the place rumored to cause the death of 28 queens in the Forbidden City
This place is known as the most gloomy palace in the Imperial Palace and the 'death place' of many queens. So, where is this?
World celebrity
Mysterious prophecy about the powerful queen of the Ottoman Empire
Two young girls grew up together in a beautiful land of France. They all received a prophecy about the future to become the noblest woman in the royal family.
History
The notorious Countess of England: The Queen had to endure labor to go 'to hear the news', life was more submerged than the movie
On April 15, 1776, President George Washington gathered troops in New York City (USA) to be ready to confront King George III's forces in England. Despite the possibilit…
History
Why are all white swans in England owned by the queen?
From a past tradition, all white swans on the open water in England are still owned by the queen.
1001 mystery
Thrilling love triangle behind the image of clover J in the deck of cards
The clover J card in the Western deck is a familiar image to many people. However, not everyone knows the story behind this card is the most famous dramatic love triangl…
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Mathematician solves 150-year-old super-difficult chess problem
Appearing in 1869, the 'hard problem' with chess pieces has caused headaches for scientists for more than 150 years.
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Optical illusion causes chess pieces to disappear right in front of your eyes
'The Phantom Queen' is the name of an optical illusion whose props consist of a seemingly ordinary chessboard and pieces placed on it.
Biology
Parasitic tapeworm helps worker ants live like a 'queen' before dying in pain
Parasites often cause trouble for the host, but the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis infesting ants keeps the host young and healthy.