Nonsuch Palace was a royal palace built during the Tudor period by Henry VIII in…
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History
Why did Pineapples Become a Status Symbol in 18th Century England?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriAmong all foods, can a pineapple with its natural crown be considered royalty? They may…
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Today, the words “blowing up smoke your a**” are considered a form of flattery, that…
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In 1745, buoyed by French and Scottish support and believing his moment has come, Bonnie…
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Henry Every: What Happened to the Most Successful Pirate in History?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe life of a pirate in the golden age of sail was a dangerous one.…
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Can a highwayman and thug be a real-life Robin Hood, or is the tale of…
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Unexplained Mysteries
London’s Lost Peak: What on Earth was Whitechapel Mount?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriWhitechapel is one of the oldest districts of London. Hard by the old City of…
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History
The Glorious Revolution: Did the Dutch Steal the English Crown?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe order of succession for the English throne can be traced back through history for…
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Much of the mystique surrounding religion is conjured through the promise of hidden knowledge. Many…
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History
The Unknown Kings of Unclaimed Redonda: A Forgotten Lineage?
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanThe Island of Redonda lies in the Caribbean around 34 miles (55 km) from Antigua…
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“Knighthood lies above eternity; it doesn’t live off fame, but rather deeds.” – the Serbian…
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When people think of MI6, they tend to think of suave spies gliding across the…
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The thumbscrew, dunking, the boot, the breaking wheel, the list of medieval torture devices is…
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HistoryMyths & Legends
King Vortigern and the Search for Arthur’s Britain
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriMost mainstream historians have abandoned the search for King Arthur as a historical figure. The…
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Bodmin Jail, infamous as one of the most violent prisons in the United Kingdom, had…