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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The amazing story of the boy saved from Nazism, who became a music teacher, shone in the Colón, and was the seed of a dynasty of pianists

The article recounts the life of Nicholas Winton, known as the 'British Schindler,' who organized the Kindertransport to save Jewish children from Nazi Germany and highlights a little-known Argentine connection to his legacy.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

Princes of Cuban dynasty could shape crisis talks in face of collapse

Cuba's Castro dynasty may influence US negotiations as the country faces an economic crisis exacerbated by a US blockade.

Mar 22 • 03:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cognac: Viewed Soberly

The article discusses the challenges faced by Edouard Braastad of the Braastad cognac dynasty amidst flooding at their Château de Triac in Jarnac due to heavy rain.

Mar 20 • 15:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Tyranny of the Police that Kills People; When Attempting to Punish Them, They Resisted

An incident in 1838 involving a dispute between commoner Oh Hak-cheol and police officer Choi Jong-su escalated to the point where Oh's newborn child was tragically killed during the altercation, leading to a complex investigation by the Joseon dynasty's Ministry of Justice.

Mar 20 • 00:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kathmandu: Helicopter crashes while spinning like a top, watch the horrifying video

A helicopter operated by Air Dynasty crashed in Khotang, Nepal, during landing while carrying five passengers from a single family.

Mar 18 • 09:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Helicopter crash during landing in Nepal, family was on their way for a funeral

A helicopter belonging to Air Dynasty crashed during landing in Khotang, Nepal, while carrying a family to a funeral, but fortunately, there were no casualties.

Mar 18 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Heir to Norwegian media dynasty and his pregnant wife killed in plane crash: man's life overshadowed by financial scandals

A tragic plane crash in San Marcos, southern Guatemala, resulted in the deaths of Norwegian millionaire Harald Stian Undrum and his pregnant wife, Judith Mazariegos.

Mar 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Ali Larijani: Why He Was the Most Powerful Man in Iran – The 'Dynasty' That Elevated Him

The article discusses the significance of Ali Larijani in Iran's political landscape, highlighting his recent death and the impact on the regime.

Mar 17 • 10:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

150th Anniversary of the Opening of Busan Port, Korea's First Modern Trade Port

A special exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of Busan Port will be held in Busan, featuring historical insights and artifacts related to the port's significance.

Mar 17 • 07:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Crazy Monk Rasputin Had No Restraints

Historian Antony Beevor argues that Rasputin played a crucial role in the downfall of the Romanov dynasty, captivating Tsar Nicholas II with his influence and political intrigue.

Mar 16 • 18:05 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Book 'Sisi's Family': Biographies Like Shakespearean Dramas

Historian Bernhard Graf critiques the focus on 'Sisi' in films and series, advocating for deeper exploration of her family's rich histories, which he elaborates on in his new illustrated book.

Mar 16 • 12:48 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why is Andy Lau’s name carved on a 600-year-old brick from the Ming dynasty?

A 600-year-old brick from the Ming dynasty bears the name of contemporary Hong Kong star Andy Lau, highlighting a historical quality-control practice in ancient China.

Mar 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Two wrecks concealed an immense treasure. Thousands of valuable artifacts on the seabed

Researchers identified two Ming dynasty shipwrecks in the South China Sea, one rich in porcelain and the other with wooden logs.

Mar 15 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Story of Elizabeth I: She Shaped the Course of England with Power and Cunning

Elizabeth I of England, known as the Virgin Queen, ruled from 1558 to 1603 and transformed her country into a major European power through her political intelligence and cunning.

Mar 14 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

State coup and Islamic revolution. How the Iranian regime was established and the immense hatred towards the US?

The article discusses the historical context of Iran's establishment as a nation and the anti-US sentiments stemming from a coup in the mid-20th century.

Mar 14 • 16:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Willie Robertson's wife exposes his ‘rebellious’ 20s with no beard and no camo

Willie Robertson's past is explored through his wife's perspective, revealing a clean-cut and preppy version of the 'Duck Dynasty' star during his rebellious 20s.

Mar 14 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

New Academic and Intellectual Books on March 13

A selection of new academic and intellectual books released in Korea on March 13 includes topics ranging from the Goryeo dynasty's land system to Western political thought.

Mar 12 • 12:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Kim Dynasty in North Korea: The Dictator's Little Daughter

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly grooming his 13-year-old daughter Kim Ju-ae as his potential successor, showcasing her at public events and involving her in military displays.

Mar 12 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iran goes ‘full dynasty’ with choice of new supreme leader

Iran has appointed a new supreme leader, signaling a shift towards a dynastic leadership model in the country.

Mar 9 • 10:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Looking Up at High Mountains and Walking Along the Main Road

The article reflects on the life of Hwang Hee, who experienced a significant transition in his life at the age of 80 as he reminisces about his past while traveling from Hanyang to Paju.

Mar 9 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Farah Diba emerges from hiding

Former empress Farah Pahlavi proposes her son Reza as a candidate for establishing a rule of law in Iran amidst ongoing turmoil in the country.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson Huff says people are 'tired of faking it' and want 'authenticity'

Sadie Robertson Huff expresses that young families today are seeking authenticity over superficiality and overthinking, particularly influenced by social media.

Mar 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Kim Received His Own Statue While Still Alive. Experts Talk About an Unusual Signal from the Regime

North Korea unveiled a statue of its leader Kim Jong-un, a move that experts say is typically reserved for deceased members of the ruling Kim dynasty.

Mar 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Last Shah of Iran: A Regime Marked by Extreme Opulence, Waste, and a Deadly Social Abyss

The article discusses the stark contrasts of the last Shah's regime in Iran, highlighting the opulence of the ruling dynasty against the backdrop of widespread poverty and social unrest leading to its downfall in 1979.

Mar 4 • 18:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iran once had a liberal culture and miniskirt-wearing women, but with a poor majority under a violent monarchy; see images

The article examines Iran's cultural landscape before the 1979 Revolution, highlighting its modernity and the sharp contrast with the restrictive environment for women today.

Mar 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Iran: The Party in Persepolis and the Beginning of the End of the Empire

The article discusses the opulent 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire hosted by the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and its significance as a marker of the decline of the Pahlavi dynasty.

Mar 1 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 75-Year Error in Macedonian Chronology That Changes the Origin of Alexander the Great

A new study suggests that the establishment of the Macedonian royal dynasty occurred 75 years later than previously thought, potentially altering the understanding of Macedonia's early history.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

CORNER 1 ⟩ Before the go-karting beginner, with Kertu Valing about love for go-karting

Kertu Valing, hailing from a distinguished go-karting dynasty, shares her deep and conscious love for the sport despite its challenges.

Feb 28 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

'Friend Notice', 'Chinorrys Dynasty', 'We Make You Envious'... These Are the Most Original Names of Companies Created in 2025

The article explores the most original company names registered in 2025, reflecting creativity in the business landscape.

Feb 28 • 00:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Ju-ae, 13 years old, daughter of the dictator and 'survival insurance' for the Kim Jong-un dynasty

Ju-ae, the 13-year-old daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is increasingly being positioned as a potential successor and plays a prominent role in official events alongside her father.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History: King Louis-Philippe I of France Abdicates the Throne

The article discusses the abdication of King Louis-Philippe I of France, who came to power in 1830 during a revolution that ousted King Charles X, emphasizing his liberal reforms and the challenges he faced from the lower classes.

Feb 24 • 06:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Understanding China: What Happens When an Existing Order Collapses?

The article examines the historic context of China's current geopolitical landscape amidst a potential collapse of the existing order.

Feb 23 • 14:43 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Portrait of Yi Seong-gye will be enshrined in Uijeongbu... Ceremony for the Enshrinement of the Founder of Joseon on the 26th

A portrait of Yi Seong-gye, the founder of the Joseon dynasty, will be enshrined in Uijeongbu during a ceremonial event on the 26th.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Five Sons, Five Capitals, One Empire: How the World's Most Powerful Banking Dynasty Was Built

The article details the rise of Mayer Amschel Rothschild from humble beginnings in a Jewish ghetto to the architect of a banking dynasty that transformed the European economy.

Feb 23 • 06:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"I lament the corruption of the aristocrats seizing the people's homes"

In 1655, concerns over aristocrats confiscating commoners' homes led to repeated requests for investigations and punishments by the ruling authority throughout the Joseon Dynasty.

Feb 21 • 00:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

David Lauren and Lauren Bush, the marriage of a son of Ralph Lauren and a niece of Bush, beginning a dynasty of rich commoners

The article explores the marriage of David Lauren, son of designer Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Bush, niece of former President George W. Bush, and their position in American social circles.

Feb 20 • 20:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Secret of the Luxury Books Created by King Sejong, the ‘Book Enthusiast’

The article explores the historical significance and unique characteristics of ancient Korean books and the contributions of King Sejong to the publishing culture.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Paulig's Heir Ran a Red Light – Here's How Expensive It Was

Eduard Paulig, heir to the Paulig coffee dynasty, received hefty fines for running a red light in Espoo.

Feb 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Recep Erdogan on the Path to Establishing a Dynasty

Speculation is rising about Bilal Erdogan, the younger son of Turkey's president, possibly being groomed as a successor amidst recent political events.

Feb 19 • 03:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Manfred Pfister's 'English Renaissance': 'I view the world as a place that is preparing to die'

Manfred Pfister explores the lesser-known English Renaissance, depicting a world oscillating between courtly poetry and apocalyptic realities.

Feb 18 • 16:55 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why an open-source sci-fi novel by China’s tech geeks is going strong after 20 years

The article discusses the enduring popularity of the open-source sci-fi novel 'The Morning Star of Linggao' among tech enthusiasts in China and its unique plot set during the late Ming dynasty.

Feb 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Daughter vs. Her Aunt. Will the Girl War in Kim's Empire Lead to Bloody Power Struggle?

The article discusses potential power struggles within North Korea's Kim dynasty, focusing on Kim Jong-un's choice of his 13-year-old daughter Kim Ju-ae as his successor and the threat posed by his ambitious sister Kim Yo-jong.

Feb 17 • 17:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Fourth generation of the dynasty: Kim Jong Un's daughter may soon be designated as North Korea's future leader

A North Korean intelligence agency revealed that Kim Jong Un's daughter could soon be named as the future leader of North Korea, signifying a potential fourth generation of family rule.

Feb 16 • 18:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bolsonaro dynasty eyes comeback as Brazil’s socialist president faces challenge from jailed rival’s son

Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, is in the U.S. advocating for his father’s release from imprisonment, aimed at pressing the current socialist administration in Brazil.

Feb 14 • 19:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

North Korea: The Kim Dynasty and the Teenage Successor

The article discusses the complexities of understanding North Korea under the Kim dynasty, focusing particularly on the role of Kim Jong-un's daughter, Kim Ju-e.

Feb 14 • 13:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Pasta, camels, and 'the Westerner': unique frescoes found in a 1,300-year-old tomb

Researchers have discovered unique frescoes in a tomb dating back 1,300 years, depicting scenes of daily life during the Tang dynasty.

Feb 14 • 09:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Stray Kids Time-Slip to the Joseon Dynasty

K-pop group Stray Kids, having achieved eight consecutive number ones on the Billboard 200, is set to appear in a special variety show during the Lunar New Year on KBS2, themed around a time travel to the Joseon Dynasty.

Feb 13 • 23:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Shooting near 'El Soyate': What is the ranch of the Aguilar dynasty where an attack occurred?

A violent incident reportedly took place near 'El Soyate', a ranch owned by Pepe Aguilar and significant to the Aguilar family.

Feb 13 • 19:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What is El Soyate, the emblematic ranch of the Aguilar family in Villanueva, Zacatecas? | VIDEOS

El Soyate, a historic ranch owned by the Aguilar dynasty in Villanueva, Zacatecas, symbolizes the family's artistic legacy and their personal history.

Feb 13 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Portrait of Ju-ae, the teenage daughter chosen as heir by Kim Jong-un, according to Seoul

Kim Jong-un's daughter, Ju-ae, has emerged from obscurity to become a notable figure alongside her father, indicating a potential hereditary succession in North Korea.

Feb 13 • 14:12 UTC

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