# English History
These Surprising Facts Make The Six Wives Of Henry VIII Extra Relatable
The reign of Henry VIII is best known for two things: Breaking with the Catholic church to head the Church of England, and his six marriages. Actually, his marriage was the reason for the…
Cleopatra Lived Closer to the Computer Age than to the Pyramids, and Other Atypical History Facts
We all have mental images of what we picture history was like. Implanted by schools, history books, conventional wisdom, popular…
Last Minute Decisions That Changed History
The world is more fragile than we think, and the course of events is seldom set in stone: introduce a…
The Bloody History of the Plantagenet Dynasty in 10 Events
"From the Devil we sprang, and to the Devil we shall return" - king Richard the Lionheart, referring to his…
11 Surprising Things You Never Knew About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is a big deal. He's the most famous writer of all time, in any language, and his plays…
Severed: The Strange Story of Oliver Cromwell’s Head
On September 3, 1658, Oliver Cromwell drew his last breath, bringing an end to his reign as "Lord Protector of…
The Dark Prints: The Baffling Mystery of the Devil’s Footprints
Even for England’s dreary standards, the winter of 1855 was particularly bleak. From January right through to March, temperatures hovered…
The Strength of the Streets: The 12 Most Important Protests in Human History
As long as there have been governments, there have been protests against them. From the earliest days of human history,…
Last Words: 10 Memorable Dying Statements From Famous Figures
From Julius Caesar's "et tu, Brute?" to Humphrey Bogart's "I should never have switched from scotch to martinis", last words…
Today in History: Captain Kidd Executed in London (1701)
Whether or not Captain William Kidd was a pirate is debatable. For sure he isn't the notorious pirate that history…