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England's Most Cursed King

Harold Godwinson was born into power and prestige. But when he became king of England, he soon found that his luck had run ...
The burials of some of history's most famous characters have been lost to time; providing an enthralling adventure for ...
Americans might have been a whole lot more intelligent had it not been for lead-based gasoline. Lead was first added to ...
Donald Trump proposed a new nickname for King Charles, inspired by a controversial Norman ruler, during his recent UK state ...
From Bridgerton to the Avengers and Dracula, visit the real-life locations behind some of favourite films and TV series...
England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, legal innovations, and cultural patronage that shaped England’s identity. From ...