Royalty and Rulers : Discovery News

Martin Luther King Memorial Error to be Corrected

Posted Mon Jan 16, 2012 07:01 AM ET | 0

The National Park Service has 30 days to correct a misquoted inscription at the base of the statue. Read more

Kim Jong-Il Heir Faces Unsure Future

Posted Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:25 PM ET | 0

North Korea's state news agency called the dead leader's son, Kim Jong Un, the "great successor." Read more

'The Protestor' Named Person of the Year

Posted Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:39 AM ET | 0

Time magazine named the collective "protester" around the world as its person of the year. Read more

Board Games Originated as Elite Pastime

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Dec 6, 2011 10:23 AM ET | 0

Board games began as an exclusive pastime for the elite, with the Roman Empire spreading their popularity throughout Europe. Read more

Stalin's Daughter Dies in Wisconsin

Posted Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:51 AM ET | 0

The only daughter of the Soviet tyrant said last year, "I always will be a political prisoner of my father's name." Read more

Royal Rescue From Prince William

Posted Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:54 AM ET | 0

Prince William took part in the rescue of Russian sailors whose cargo ship sank. Read more

Post Steve Jobs: Life After a Visionary

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Oct 28, 2011 07:40 AM ET | 0

Steve Jobs may be gone, but history suggests that his vision and legacy will be long-lasting. Read more

NASA Solves 2,000-Year Supernova Mystery

Posted Tue Oct 25, 2011 01:52 PM ET | 0

New NASA observations answer a 2,000 year old mystery regarding the first supernova ever recorded. Read more

Jackson Trial: When Does Malpractice Become Criminal?

Posted by Marianne English Thu Oct 6, 2011 12:24 PM ET | 0

Malpractice codes vary by state, but a key factor is the idea of "standard of care." Read more

Trekking the Rocky Road of Happiness in Bhutan

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Sep 30, 2011 09:10 AM ET | 0

An expedition takes off to cross the mountainous country to figure out what makes this the happiest place on earth. Read more

Women Leaders From Cleopatra to Merkel: Photos

Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 01:44 PM ET | 0

Think Cleopatra was powerful? Meet our high-flying lineup of other historical ladies who changed the world. Read more

angela merkel, world's most powerful woman according to Forbes

NZ's Lost Penguin to Hitch A Ride Home

Posted Wed Aug 17, 2011 01:21 PM ET | 0

The wayward Emperor penguin "Happy Feet" that washed up in New Zealand will be shipped back to sub-antarctic waters on Aug. 29 aboard a scientific research vessel. Read more

Fidel Castro Turns 85

Posted Sat Aug 13, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

The Cuban revolutionary led the country for more than four decades. Read more

Mysterious Statue Once Featured at Machu Picchu

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Jul 25, 2011 08:27 AM ET | 0

The stone statue likely represented the great Inca emperor, Pachacuti, say archaeologists. Read more

Adventure: Weird Japanese Sport Botaoshi Explained [VIDEO]

Posted Mon Jul 11, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

What looks like a violent mash-up of rugby, king of the hill and capture the flag is a competition played in some Japanese schools. Martin Berman learns more about the unique sport. Watch video