The fortunes and misfortunes of fictional orphans.

The reading list of philosopher John Stuart Mill, ages 3–7.

How Tolstoy, Casanova, and others lost their virginity.

The daily beauty regimen of Queen Elizabeth I.

The youngest rulers in world history.

Failed tests, pranks, and more got these students kicked out.

When feral children rejoin the world.

Powerful cliques of boys and girls.

From the harmless and simple to the dangerous and complex.

Well-known youngest, middle, and eldest children—and more.