# Tower of London
30 Ghosts of Historical Figures That May Still Walk Among the Living
The ghosts of many historical figures are still said to haunt the earth. Some hang around their burial sites, while others visit their homes or other significant places from their lifetime. There…
Facts and Myths From the Life of Queen Elizabeth I
When she was born in 1533, Elizabeth was a great disappointment to her father. King Henry VIII of England had…
Henry VIII Made Insanity a Punishable Crime So he Could Execute this In-Law
On February 13, 1542, Jane Boleyn, Lady Rochford followed her mistress, Queen Catherine Howard, to the headsman’s bloc. There was…
Not Your Average Neighborhood Graffiti: 12 Mysterious Graffiti Works from History and What they Mean
Graffiti are words or pictures informally inscribed or painted on walls, floors, and objects. Modern graffiti can be a form…
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…
The Dangerous Throne: 8 English Kings That Met a Violent End
They say ‘it is good to be king’ and in most cases, it certainly is. However, being the English king…
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…
Today In History: 1400, King Richard II Starved To Death In The Tower Of London
In contemporary society, Richard II is most often recounted through Shakespeare’s depiction of him as a vengeful, ruthless, tyrannical ruler.…
This Day In History: Lady Jane Grey Is Executed
After a series of remarkable and unfortunate events, one of England’s most educated and well respected woman was recognized as…