One of the funniest works of Roman literature to survive—and the only one that has ever made me laugh out loud—is a skit, written by the philosopher Seneca, about the Emperor Claudius’ adventures on ...

With Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication approaching, here’s a look at his accomplishments and what to expect from the next emperor, Crown Prince Naruhito. Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown ...

The Emperor tarot card is an interesting one to pull in a reading because the meaning behind the card isn’t obvious at first glance. Unlike the Devil or the Lovers, there isn’t a lot to infer from the ...

Nathan Algren survives Katsumoto’s final battle in The Last Samurai and helps Emperor Meiji understand what the samurai died ...

This article looks at the Japanese concept of the divinity of the Emperor. Many cultures have attributed divinity or significant spiritual gifts to their rulers. The rulers of ancient Egypt and Rome ...