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Frogmore Cottage, set in the grounds of Frogmore House, is part of the Frogmore estate in Windsor, Berkshire. Frogmore is situated around half a mile south of Windsor Castle, within Home Park (the ...

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The classicist and historian heads for Bulgaria to visit archaeological sites that, among other highlights, offer insights into the prehistoric era and the early spread of Christianity through Europe.