Posts tagged “history”
2 September 2026
The Bolkiah Dynasty: Brunei's Sultanate and Royal Family Explained
Meet the Bolkiah dynasty, the family behind one of the world's oldest continuous monarchies, and see how Brunei's royal family tree connects six centuries of sultans to the ruling family of today.
27 August 2026
The Saudi Royal Family Tree: The House of Al Saud Explained
The House of Al Saud has ruled Saudi Arabia since 1932 through a unique brother-to-brother succession. Here's the family tree from founder Ibn Saud to today's crown prince.
27 August 2026
Morocco's Royal Family Tree: The Alaouite Dynasty Explained
Morocco's Alaouite dynasty has ruled since 1631, claiming descent from the Prophet Muhammad. Here's how the family tree runs from its founding to King Mohammed VI today.
26 August 2026
Jordan's Royal Family Tree: The Hashemite Dynasty Explained
How the Hashemite dynasty traces its lineage back to the Prophet Muhammad's family and has ruled Jordan since 1921, from King Abdullah I to King Abdullah II.
26 August 2026
The Kennedy Family Tree: America's Political Dynasty Explained
How Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.'s children and grandchildren built the closest thing America has to a political dynasty, from JFK's presidency to today's generation.
25 August 2026
The Greek Royal Family Tree: The House of Glucksburg and Greece's Lost Monarchy
From a Danish prince crowned King of the Hellenes to a monarchy abolished by referendum, here's how the Greek royal family tree connects to Denmark, Britain, and Russia.
25 August 2026
Liechtenstein's Princely Family Tree: The House of Liechtenstein Explained
Liechtenstein is one of Europe's last monarchies where the prince genuinely rules. Here's how the House of Liechtenstein's family tree connects centuries of Austrian nobility to a tiny Alpine nation.
23 August 2026
The Complete Story of the Dalai Lama: History, Lineage, Life, and Untold Mysteries
Explore the full history of the Dalai Lama lineage, the life of the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, the reincarnation process, and the major mysteries and controversies surrounding the institution.
23 August 2026
Luxembourg's Grand Ducal Family Tree: The House of Nassau-Weilburg Explained
How a 19th-century succession crisis split Luxembourg's royal family from the Dutch throne, and how the House of Nassau-Weilburg has ruled the Grand Duchy ever since.
23 August 2026
The Norwegian Royal Family Tree: The House of Glücksburg Explained
Trace how a Danish prince became King of Norway in 1905, and how today's Harald V, Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Ingrid Alexandra descend from the House of Glücksburg.