In an absolute monarchy, a single ruler, usually a king or queen, holds all power without needing public or parliamentary approval. There are five countries who still follow absolute monarchy system, ...

A Cuban deported by the U.S. to the tiny African nation of Eswatini is on hunger strike and his "life is on the line," his ...

In a viral video, the arrival of King Mswati III of Eswatini at a UAE airport has drawn widespread attention. The 56-year-old king was accompanied by his 15 wives, 30 children, and nearly 100 ...

Almost 17 years ago, Nepal's King Gyanendra Shah "bowed to the inevitable" and stepped down from the throne, handing over a crown made of "yak's hair and emeralds", said The Times. After "widespread ...

The history of the French Revolution shows that clamping down on dissent cannot heal political and cultural hatreds.

Sixteen years ago, mass protests in Nepal forced then-King Gyanendra Shah to give up the throne and clear the way for a republic. Now, a new wave of protest is trying to bring him back. The capital of ...

Kathmandu, Nepal (AP) — Thousands of supporters greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu on Sunday and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state ...

Kingdoms are a fascinating thing to study. For most of human history, people gathered around kingdoms to provide protection and a sense of stability. However, the Industrial Revolution and other ...