Russia's Supreme Court ruled in favor of full rehabilitation for Russia's last czar and his family on Wednesday, officially recognizing the Romanovs as victims of "unfounded repression" 90 years after they were executed. ...more

October 2, 2008

"Someday My Prince Will Come: True Adventures of a Wannabe Princess," by Jerramy Fine (Gotham Books, $25) ...more

February 24, 2008

The frenzy of parading started Saturday night and didn't end until dawn Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the annual Carnival. Dancers dressed as slaves push a huge float representing the ship that brought the Portuguese royal family to Brazil two centuries ago. Hundreds of drummers in golden conquistador outfits propelled the 4,500-member group from Mocidade de Independente down the parading lane of Rio's "Sambadrome," an 85,000-seat venue built for the annual samba "school" competition. ...more

February 5, 2008

"The Commoner," by John Burnham Schwartz (Doubleday, $24.95) ...more

January 27, 2008