25 Famous Explorers and what they discovered
Whether the intrepid pioneer or the innovative voyager, we can thank the men and women who...
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Category: Post 1600 History
The 9 most Famous pirates of the high seas
Privateers, buccaneers, and pirates. They gained fame and notoriety by raiding on the high seas...
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Which kings of England were never crowned?
King Charles III’s coronation will occur in Westminster Abbey on the 6th of May, 2023.The...
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The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth I
When Elizabeth I died on 24th March 1603, so did the Tudor Dynasty. The crown passed to King James...
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The Duke of Wellington’s State Funeral
The 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, died at Walmer Castle in Kent at the age of 83 on 14...
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The State Funeral of Edith Cavell
On a statue on St Martin’s Place northeast of London’s Trafalgar Square is inscribed...
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What is on top of Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin?
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest on 19 September after lying in state for four days in...
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Eyam – The Plague Village of the Damned
The Derbyshire village of Eyam in the Peak District is nestled between Buxton and Chesterfield,...
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12 Facts about the Battle of France
The Battle of France was one of the largest German victories in WWII. It encompasses the invasion...
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Are these the most important battles of World War 2?
Creating a list of the most important battles of any conflict is often a futile process. However,...
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20 Facts about Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States of America, serving from February 12,...
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The Key Dates of World War 2
World War 2 officially began in 1939 when the UK and France declared war on Germany after they...
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