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When you think of women in the Middle Ages/early Renaissance, you probably imagine fair maidens, wives, mothers, nuns and possibly widows. Some people know…
Saints come in many shapes and sizes and yet only a select few of all the faithful have ever been canonised. What marks you…
My favourite place in the whole wide world, has to be the Isle of Wight. I love the beaches, the rolling green hills and…
The history of Papal elections is full of intrigue, plotting, bribery and in some rare instances, holiness. By the mid-fifteenth century the form for…
The Battle of Crécy is well know as a resounding English victory. Some great men survived the bloody battle, but the highest ranking person…
Having read Mary Hollingsworth’s new release, ‘The Borgias: History’s most notorious dynasty’ we are inspired to share with you how this family managed to achieve such…
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There had never been a regnant queen in England before 1553, when Mary I ascended to the throne following the death of her younger…
Boston: Athens of AmericaThe comparison to Athens might be a little far-fetched, but for America, Boston is as old as it gets. The epicenter of the…
If you are reading this then you either a) love history or b) have found us on StumbleUpon and are questioning how you got…
This morning I completely lost myself in an article Jenna wrote a few weeks ago, showcasing wedding dresses from the last century. The next few hours…
There are countless scenarios we find ourselves in daily which lead to the absolute panic of filling that awkward silence. Whether it’s a job…
No matter how much time passes people will always love a little bit of gossip. I would bet my bottom dollar that back in…
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