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Back to SearchThe Anglo-Saxon Queens & Consorts of England 1/8
The first Anglo-Saxon Queens of England before the Norman conquest are shrouded in the mists of history. Their stories read like fairytales and in fact one of them inspired the evil stepmother. The A…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Women of the Titanic
On the night of April 14, 1912, 2,224 people faced doom in the middle of the fridge north Atlantic. The luxury liner hailed as unsinkable was about to do just that and disappear beneath the waves. Th…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
King Charles II's Illegitimate Children
Charles II, King of England, Scotland & Ireland from 1660 to 1685 is one of the most notorious lotharios in history. He loved the ladies and took both noble women and commoner actresses to bed, somet…
Published on 5 months ago
King Charles II's Mistresses
Charles II, King of England, Scotland & Ireland from 1660 to 1685 is one of the most notorious lotharios in history. The swarthy sovereign started early and continued making love, sometimes multiple …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Disney Doppelgängers, Part 2
I have been enchanted by Disney since childhood. And as an adult, whenever I’m watching any movie or TV show, I can’t help but play “Where do I know that actor from?” Thank you, IMDB for making my ad…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Disney Doppelgängers, Part 1
I have been enchanted by Disney since childhood. And as an adult, whenever I’m watching any movie or TV show, I can’t help but play “Where do I know that actor from?” Thank you, IMDB for making my ad…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Grace O'Malley, Irish Pirate Queen
Gráinne Ní Mháille known as Grace O’Malley in English was raised aboard her father’s ships. Her charisma then won her the loyalty of her husband’s men. Together they traded and marauded the rouged we…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Royal Yacht Britannia
When Queen Elizabeth II and her family went on vacation, they didn’t fly coach or take a carnival cruise. They traveled in style aboard Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia. The Queen designed the ship hers…
Published on 6 months ago
Leeds Castle: Ladies' Castle of England
Leeds Castle has been called the loveliest castle in England and it certainly lives up to the name. The elegant stone keep, towers, and crenelated battlements surrounded by a tranquil moat, beautiful…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
4 Living Former Monarchs whose Thrones were Abolished
In the last episode we met 7 living former monarchs who chose to retire, hand their thrones to their children and enjoy their golden years. But not all living former monarchs chose to get off the thr…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago