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10 People Who Laughed Themselves to Death
Of the many ways to shuffle off the mortal coil, death from laughter is probably among the better way to…
10 Facts in the Appalling True Story of Dick Turpin, the 18th Century Robin Hood
Dick Turpin (1705-39) was a dashing highwayman, an 18th-century Robin Hood who stole from the rich to give to the…
Lady Mary Bankes and the Siege of Corfe Castle
In August 1642, the first phase of the English Civil War broke out. The conflict was the result of years…
12 of the World’s Most Violent Student Riots
Politics, general disorder, and run-ins with the law are common constituents of most people’s experience of university. We all knew…
11 Company Towns Founded By Corporations
The Industrial Revolution brought factories to the world, and production became much faster. In a lot of cases, factories had…
10 Significant Events Following the American Patriots’ Victory at Yorktown
In October of 1781, American forces and their French allies trapped and besieged a British army in Yorktown. On October…
The Last Prince of Wales: How this Major Revolt Freed Wales from English Rule for 12 Years
For many people, Wales is the UK’s forgotten kingdom. Lying to the west of England, with its coast facing the…
10 Facts All Fans Should Know About the Mighty Band Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin is one of the most iconic bands to come out of the Golden Age of Rock. With an…
12 Facts on the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 that Reveal the Explosive Truth
We all know about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, right? No? Well, this is the story of a country divided…
The Life and Crimes of the Marquise de Brinvilliers
On the 16 July 1676, a French noblewoman was ignominiously executed in front of a vast Parisian crowd. Transported to…