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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…
Great Daring Moments From History
Some among us are just naturally more daring than the rest of humanity. The lucky amongst us might go through…
The World’s Grossest Catholic Relics
In 2009, a famous tour came to London. Every day for several weeks, people queued in their thousands, huddled into…
18 Reasons One is Executed for Witchcraft during the ‘Burning Times’
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, a moral panic spread through large parts of Europe and North America. People were…
20 Facts About Excruciating Methods of Execution and Torture in History
Prostitution is famously known as the oldest profession in the world. Coming in at a close second, however, must surely…
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…
Louis XVI Offered The Designer of the Guillotine Tips on the Machine That Would Later, Ironically, Behead Him
Citizen Louis Capet rose early on a cold morning in January of 1793. At 5 AM, he dressed with the help…
The War of Roses Gave Birth to the Brutal Butcher of England
The War of the Roses ranks as one of the most violent periods of English history, during which conspiracies, massacres,…
Excruciating Death of Braveheart Execution Revealed in Account of William Wallace’s Final Days
The movie ‘Braveheart’ was a blockbuster hit and is based on the life and death of legendary Scottish hero William…
Burning Ambition in Renaissance Florence: The Life and Death of Girolamo Savonarola
Visit Florence today, and you'll see a city of extraordinary beauty, breathtaking architecture and unrivaled artistic heritage. But for all…