Although she was Queen of England for just under three years, Anne Boleyn (ca. 1504-1536), second wife of King Henry VIII, was the center of scandal when she was executed. She was a central reason for the split between England and the Roman Catholic...

They're as much a part of the Tower of London as the Crown Jewels, ravens and suits of armor. Since 1485, the Yeoman Warders _ all men _ have patrolled the parapets and passages of the royal fortress on the banks of the Thames.But the...

Today is Saturday, May 19, the 139th day of 2007. There are 226 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On May 19, 1962, during a Democratic fund-raiser at New York's Madison Square Garden, actress Marilyn Monroe performed a sultry rendition of "Happy Birthday to...

Today is Monday, May 28, the 148th day of 2007. There are 217 days left in the year. This is the Memorial Day observance.Today's Highlight in History:On May 28, 1934, the Dionne quintuplets _ Annette, Cecile, Emilie, Marie and Yvonne _ were born to Elzire...

Today is Friday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2007. There are 213 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 1, 1813, the mortally wounded commander of the U.S. frigate Chesapeake, Captain James Lawrence, said, "Don't give up the ship" during a losing...