Hollywood star Sharon Stone was left stunned after learning about her French royal ancestry and ties to a Roman emperor.

The actress discovered her 38th great-grandfather was one of the most influential historical figures, Charlemagne.

The actress, 66, became emotional as she learned her relative is one of the most important people in history during an appearance on PBS's hit show Finding Your Roots. Sharon was lost for words ...

Princess Beatrice, a member of the British royal family, has chosen the name Athena for her newborn daughter, who arrived earlier this month.

A list of the 90 or so "captains" who were Ireland's autonomous royal families around 1515 has recently come to light ...

He is also distantly related to William Armstrong, founder of Cragside, whose family still owns Bamburgh Castle. He has ties ...

Comedian and presenter Josh Widdicombe was gobsmacked as he discovered more about his family history on an episode of Who Do ...

You won’t believe it, but Benedict Cumberbatch’s family goes way back, with royal ties to Richard III and a rich history full ...

The Royal Rumble is one of the most highly-anticipated PLE's on the WWE calendar. The first event that sets the WWE on its ...

Together, they discover just how much the experiences of his German forebears have shaped James' family history ... stories of powerful women and royal connections. Through this culinary journey ...

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents selected a new concessions provider for Husker sporting events during its meeting ...

Princess Kate turned a routine royal engagement into a moment of birthday shopping success during a solo trip to Wales on Jan ...