The new emperor took the throne earlier this year after his father ... On the points of the octagonal roof sit golden phoenixes, with another larger version of the bird atop the roof’s peak.

Vespasian’s eldest son, Titus, was already a successful politician and general before his father became emperor ... encouraged his father to claim the throne. When Vespasian left Judaea to ...

The ceremonies started on Tuesday morning and culminated in Emperor Akihito's final public address, at the Imperial Palace. Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday.

The terra-cotta army, as it is known, is part of an elaborate mausoleum created to accompany the first emperor of China into the afterlife, according to archaeologists. Ying Zheng took the throne ...

The idea of letting women ascend the throne is popular with Japanese ... as special days off to mark the new emperor combine with the traditional “Golden Week” celebrations in May.