# Elizabeth I
The Chilling History of Chillingham Castle
“It’s packed with troubled souls. Far, far too many to deal with. On no account buy this castle.” Such…
10 Conspiracies Which Are Far From Crazy Theories
There is a difference between conspiracy theories and conspiracies. A conspiracy theory for instance is the belief that the moon…
12 Rulers Who Executed Their Relatives
The business of ruling is often a bloody affair. Throughout history, very few leaders have managed to reach the end…
The 10 Most Unflattering Portraits Ever Made and the Stories Behind Them
For as long as we've made art, we've made portraits. And for as long as we've made portraits, we've made…
Looks that Kill: 11 Impossible Beauty Standards from History
Having the right hair, nails, makeup, and body shape- even the perfect teeth- sound like modern preoccupations. However, they were…
The Ghost in the Mirror: The Legend of Bloody Mary Revealed
As most of us know, standing alone in a darkened room, quietly muttering Bloody Mary into a mirror isn’t just…
This Day In History: Mary, Queen of Scots Was Executed (1587)
On this day in 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. She had been imprisoned on the orders of Elizabeth…
This Day In History: The Battle of Bosworth Field (1485)
On this day in history, the Battle of Bosworth Field took place. It was the last major battle of the…
Ten Amazing Facts About Elizabeth I Of England.
Elizabeth I was one of the great English monarchs. She helped to establish England as a major power. Elizabeth encouraged…
This Day in History: Sir Francis Drake Claims California for England (1579)
Francis Drake was an English seaman and some would say a pirate. He was ordered by Elizabeth 1 to circumnavigate the…