The ethnonym Kyrgyz is one of the oldest among Turkic-speaking peoples, supported by historical evidence for the name. It is ...

A VICTORIAN seaside town once described as the worst for a UK short break is undergoing a “21st-century renaissance”. In a ...

Move over Ian Thorpe, Mollie O’Callaghan now stands shoulder to shoulder as Australia’s most successful swimmer at the world ...

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN kick-started his 34th season as a professional snooker player – and first as a married man – with a ...

Proposals to build a statue of an 11th Century Manx Viking ruler have been approved by the planning committee. The illuminated sculpture of Godred Crovan, known as King Orry, is set to be 8ft (2.4m) ...

In an era defined by democratic ideals and egalitarian principles, the persistence of monarchy across the globe presents a fascinating paradox.

This 15-karat gold helmet was discovered in a royal tomb at Ur, but it may only have been worn for ceremonial purposes.

A beloved British actor is set to step into the role of one of Britain's most infamous King's for an upcoming period drama ...

The 11th Street Diner’s waffles achieve that mythical balance that waffle aficionados spend lifetimes seeking – crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, with those perfect little squares that hold ...

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin has signed a multiyear contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing. The deal adds another chapter to ...

Cpl Alfred James Morrant, a soldier from Hutton who died during the First World War, has finally been laid to rest in France.

Roof repairs have begun at Holy Trinity Church in Colchester, marking the start of a multi-million-pound restoration project.