throne

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Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last shah of Iran and pretender to the throne, was a scheduled speaker, and the event was packed with Iranian monarchists.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066 on the Sussex coast, saw William the Conqueror defeat King Harold and seize the English throne.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Still, with the GTC conference continuing until Thursday, expect plenty more news as Nvidia looks to tighten its grip on the AI chip throne.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The German Empire, which had only existed for 17 years when Wilhelm took the throne in 1888, was a half-baked constitutional monarchy.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

He wrote, “Fishes and beasts and fowls of the air devour one another. But to man, Zeus has given justice. Beside Zeus on his throne Justice has her seat.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton