The Swiss National Museum looks back at the story of the Swiss pastor John Zubly, a key figure in American independence.

The Roman emperor Nero is known as one of history’s most brutal and eccentric leaders. He is said to have killed his mother, stepbrother and wives, persecuted Christians and squandered a fortune ...

The Kaiser, the Tsar and King George V - cousins at war in WWI Queen Victoria had 42 grandchildren who were spread across Europe and embedded in many of the continent's monarchies. This meant that WWI ...