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Alfred Stevens, painter and sculptor, was a genius but also a perfectionist. His memorial to the Duke of Wellington in St Paul's Cathedral (London) was his final undoing

The Iron Duke's shame at being Irish in origin almost robbed us all of proof that he might not have been the uncaring bully even he himself liked people to think he was.

The later years, demise and death of France's greatest emperor.

The Congreve Rocket was a military weapon developed in England at the end of the Napoleonic Wars by Sir William Congreve in the early 19th Century.

Following are profiles of six Irish Gays and Lesbians who have international recognition for their accomplishments.

He ended disorder in post-Revolutionary Europe, but was considered a tyrant by his critics, some of whom have blamed him for 17 years of war and the bankruptcy of France.

A hike up to St. Paul's Golden Gallery will give visitors a unique inside and outside perspective of this majestic cathedral.

A list of London's best visitor attractions includes Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and the British Airways London Eye.

With its striking Elephant, the buttons of the 78th are among the most attractive of the British Regimental Buttons.

This fall's modern makeover of the military trend is influenced by Russian Tsars, hussars and Mounties; with uniformed coats, gold-piped dresses, and brass-buttoned pants

A BBC poll, and subsequent television show, revealed the most important British people in history.

Many residents of this suburban community do not know much about the city they live in or its past. However, Burlington has an interesting and unique history.

In the early 19th century, an upper class young debutante's future prospects for a good marriage hinged upon her reception at Almack's Assembly Rooms.

The Battle of Waterloo marks the last stand for Napoleon Bonaparte. After his defeat by the Duke of Wellington, Napoleon was banished to the remote island of St.

The Athenaeum Club once brought together great minds such as Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens. With so many brilliant minds in one place, conversation was never dull.

John Boynton Priestley was a prolific writer and informal spokesman for the 'common man' whom he had a great influence upon through his broadcasts during the War.

The Thirty Nine Steps was subsequently made into a movie,one of the best Alfred Hitchcock films.

History remembers Lady Caroline Lamb merely as Lord Byron's mistress. Yet, Lady Caroline wrote three satirical novels and married a future British prime minister.

Visitors to London needn't worry about the city's high cost. The biggest and best known museums are free and easily accessible on foot or by the Tube.

Gebhard von Blücher challenged Napoleon throughout the Napoleonic Wars. In fact, the Duke of Wellington may have lost the Battle of Waterloo without his help.

From slouchy ankle-boots, over-the-knee cuff boots, gladiator sandals,peep-toed booties and loafers; this season offers some great choices in women's fashion footwear.

Summer is here so paint those toenails and show off your shoes with the best in summer footwear. From this season's hefty heels and wedges, to pretty gladiator sandals.

Rising fuel and food prices are making more people seek out visitor attractions that don't charge an entry fee.

Philanthropist George Burt transformed Victorian Swanage with street furniture and landmarks from London. Some of them are still visible today.

Queen Victoria of Great Britain and her husband Prince Albert had four sons - King Edward VII, Prince Alfred of Edinburgh, Prince Arthur of Connaught, and Prince Leopold.

The Crimean War shattered the European order crafted by Prince Metternich in 1815 and resulted in new alliances that altered the European balance of power.

Spontaneous, informal truces have not been uncommon during wartime. Enemies came together to listen to music, barter food, play football and even celebrate Christmas.