He is now often referred to in history books as "The King Who Ate Himself to Death ... THAT JOKE?!." 11.Roman Emperor Valerian was the first Roman emperor to be taken captive in battle — by the ...

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Emperor Naruhito, who turned 65 on Sunday, has renewed his wish for world peace as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. At a news conference held at the Imperial Palace ...

Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed. By Joe Orovic Reporting from Split, Croatia In 301 A.D., the Emperor Diocletian made a bold but ultimately unsuccessful bid to address ...

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Emperor Naruhito turned 65 on Feb. 23, vowing to reaffirm his commitment to peace with the approaching 80th anniversary since the end of World War II. Naruhito also pledged to think more deeply ...