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Five Uncomfortable Facts About the Victorian Era

Facts about the dark side of Victorian History — Queen Victoria became Queen of the United Kingdom and monarch of the British Empire in 1837 when she was just eighteen years old. Her reign lasted sixty-four years, and during this time, there were many admirable achievements in the fields of literature, science, and politics. But the Victorian Era also…

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Five Uncomfortable Facts About the Victorian Era
Five Uncomfortable Facts About the Victorian Era
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Lessons from History

·3 days ago

Five Interesting Facts About The Wars of the Roses

Do you know these facts about The Wars of the Roses? — The Wars of the Roses are named after the roses of House Lancaster and House York. Between 1455 and 1487, these two houses fought for the English throne, resulting in many sinister plots and bloody battles. Whilst this period is a vital and intriguing part of English history, it isn’t…

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Five Interesting Facts About The Wars of the Roses
Five Interesting Facts About The Wars of the Roses
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·5 days ago

Six Interesting Facts About Elizabeth I

Do you know these facts about Elizabeth I? — Elizabeth I became the Queen of England in 1558 and reigned for forty-five years. Though this famous queen has cropped up in many recent films and television shows, there are still many people who don’t know much about her fascinating life. Historians often describe the Elizabethan Era as a ‘Golden…

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Six Interesting Facts About Elizabeth I
Six Interesting Facts About Elizabeth I
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·6 days ago

Five Uncomfortable Facts About Henry VIII

Do you know these facts about Henry VIII? — Henry VIII is one of the most infamous monarchs in British history. This notorious king was a man of many vices, with a large appetite for sex, food, and power. But despite all his wealth and pleasure, Henry’s life was far from perfect. In addition to the tragic six-wife saga…

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Five Uncomfortable Facts About Henry VIII
Five Uncomfortable Facts About Henry VIII
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Lessons from History

·May 11

Six Interesting Facts About William the Conqueror

Do you know these facts about William the Conqueror? — William the Conqueror is one of those kings that every English child learns about during our early school days. Unfortunately, our teachers tend to focus on the events of 1066 and leave out the rest. Granted, the Battle of Hastings is impossible to ignore when discussing William the Conqueror, but…

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Six Interesting Facts About William the Conqueror
Six Interesting Facts About William the Conqueror
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Lessons from History

·Apr 12

Five Biggest Political Scandals in Modern British History

Even Boris Johnson wasn’t this bad — The people of Britain have experienced plenty of political scandals in recent years. Boris Johnson’s tenure as Prime Minister was particularly bad, with many voicing their frustration at the government’s hypocrisy during the lockdown restrictions. But these recent events seem tame when compared to some of the great political scandals…

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Five Biggest Political Scandals in Modern British History
Five Biggest Political Scandals in Modern British History
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·Mar 30

Five Uncomfortable Facts About Queen Anne

She endured terrible suffering — Queen Anne is one of the most interesting monarchs in British history. During her twelve-year reign, she oversaw the Act of Union, the rising popularity of coffee houses, and the early stages of the British Empire. However, Anne’s life was also loaded with personal tragedy. She struggled both physically and…

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Five Uncomfortable Facts About Queen Anne
Five Uncomfortable Facts About Queen Anne
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Feb 19

5 Notorious Villains From British History

The worst characters from Britain’s past — British history is full of fascinating individuals, ranging from inspirational heroes to frightening villains. When it comes to the latter, there’s no shortage of people to choose from, and the following figures are amongst the most infamous in British history. 1. Queen Mary I

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5 Notorious Villains From British History
5 Notorious Villains From British History
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Feb 16

The Man Who Almost Killed Hitler

Claus von Stauffenberg and Operation Valkyrie — On the 7th of April 1943, Claus von Stauffenberg was injured in Tunisia. His left eye was destroyed. His right hand was blown off. And he only had three remaining fingers on the other hand. After being transferred back to Germany, Stauffenberg made a quick recovery. The medical staff were…

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The Man Who Almost Killed Hitler
The Man Who Almost Killed Hitler
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Feb 9

5 Evil Tyrants You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

The lesser-known villains who carried out despicable acts of evil — Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Chairman Mao are top of the list when it comes to evil tyrants. Even if you’ve never studied the past in any detail, you probably know something about these three men and the atrocities they committed. But they weren’t the only ones. Every period of…

History

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5 Evil Tyrants You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
5 Evil Tyrants You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
History

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