Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state prison ...

One of the most widely-viewed pieces in the Crown Jewels is St. Edward’s Crown, which has 444 stones, both precious and semi-precious. The nearly five pounds of gold used to construct the crown is ...

So, break out some sunglasses as we prepare to blind you with these details about the Crown Jewels: Last used for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this crown will be placed on King Charles III's head at ...

Colonel Thomas Blood, an illustration from 1813. British Library / CC In the annals of daring escapades, there's one that shines as bright as the Crown Jewels themselves: the audacious heist ...

Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Last used for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, this crown will be placed on King ...