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# Houses of Parliament
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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 should ever be forgot….” Almost since the beginning of time, the crime…
Archaeology
8 Horrifying Revelations That Will Change Your View of London Forever
Like all European capitals, Britain's bustling metropolis of London has had its fair share of historical drama. Notwithstanding great fires…
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…