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A Definitive List of Some of History’s Most Awful People and Events
Terrible people and terrible events have been far too common throughout history. Take the conman who styled himself “Witch Finder General”, and went about offering his services to the gullible. He ended…
Crime
This Failed Plot Nearly Changed History and the ‘Traitor’ Responsible Turned Into a Symbol of Resistance that Spans Centuries
“Remember, Remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason…
People
The Man Behind The Mask: Guy Fawkes, The Gunpowder Plot and the Mask that Sparked Revolutions
You have probably seen the mask worn by protestors at G7/G8 summit meetings, or worn by members of the hacker…
Crime
Prisoners of the Palace: 10 Famous Prisoners of the Tower of London
For centuries, the Tower of London held some of the highest profile prisoners in British history. From deposed royals to…
General
This Day In History: Guy Fawkes Cheats The Hangman (1606)
On this day in 1606, the chief conspirator in a plot to blow up the British Houses of Parliament kills…