Articles related to "George Iii"
Lycanthropy Once a Myth
Lycanthropy is the assumption by a human being of the form of a wolf. Known as werewolves, and thought to be the result of superstition or insanity, the truth behind their legend may have been an affliction with the medical condition, porphyria.
lycanthropy • porphyria • king george iii • werewolf • medicine
Lycanthropy is the assumption by a human being of the form of a wolf. Known as werewolves, and thought to be the result of superstition or insanity, the truth behind their legend may have been an affliction with the medical condition, porphyria.
lycanthropy • porphyria • king george iii • werewolf • medicine
The Stamp Act
Grenville Tries to Solve England's Woes, and Brings on New Ones
taxes • england • parliament • stamp • sugar
Grenville Tries to Solve England's Woes, and Brings on New Ones
taxes • england • parliament • stamp • sugar
Money & Mayhem - Part One
An Empire in Turmoil -- The first part of an in-depth look at what drove Britain to tax her colonies in North America.
taxation • british • empire • freedom • law
An Empire in Turmoil -- The first part of an in-depth look at what drove Britain to tax her colonies in North America.
taxation • british • empire • freedom • law
The Madness of King George (Part 2)
The cruel treatment King George III received from his doctors, and the real cause of his madness.
king george • george iii • madness • king • england
The cruel treatment King George III received from his doctors, and the real cause of his madness.
king george • george iii • madness • king • england
A Floral Bouquet for Mother - London's Chelsea Flower Show
The Travelsleuth looks at English Country Gardens in May, London's Kew Gardens and Chelsea Flower Show and considers joining the Royal Horticultural Society.
london • kew • chelsea • alpines • horticulture
The Travelsleuth looks at English Country Gardens in May, London's Kew Gardens and Chelsea Flower Show and considers joining the Royal Horticultural Society.
london • kew • chelsea • alpines • horticulture
Bad Queen Caroline (Part 1)
The disastrous marriage of England's King George IV and Queen Caroline.
george iv • prince of wales • prince regent • regency • caroline
The disastrous marriage of England's King George IV and Queen Caroline.
george iv • prince of wales • prince regent • regency • caroline
Chief Joseph's War
Third of the series exploring the life of Chief Joseph Brant. For more information, refer to parts one and two on the life of this remarkable figure.
chief joseph brant • american revolution • sullivan campaign • guy johnson • george iii
Third of the series exploring the life of Chief Joseph Brant. For more information, refer to parts one and two on the life of this remarkable figure.
chief joseph brant • american revolution • sullivan campaign • guy johnson • george iii
Corporate Leadership vs. Corporate Lordship
The author discusses the difference between leadership and lordship in corporate America and uses the example of General George Wahington in describing the attributes of a leader as opposed to a lord.
leader • lord • corporate scandal • shareowner • employee
The author discusses the difference between leadership and lordship in corporate America and uses the example of General George Wahington in describing the attributes of a leader as opposed to a lord.
leader • lord • corporate scandal • shareowner • employee
The Madness of King George (Part 1)
The madness of England's King George III and how it was treated by his physicians.
george iii • king • england • king george • madness
The madness of England's King George III and how it was treated by his physicians.
george iii • king • england • king george • madness
Two if by Sea on April 18, 19 1775
King George III proclaims that "blows must decide" the Colonial problems. Redcoats cross the Back Bay, marching all night toward The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
blows must decide • april 19 1775 • battle of lexington and concord • two if by sea • sam adams
King George III proclaims that "blows must decide" the Colonial problems. Redcoats cross the Back Bay, marching all night toward The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
blows must decide • april 19 1775 • battle of lexington and concord • two if by sea • sam adams
Was Resistance to British Taxation Justified?
The Propriety of British Tax Policies Considered
economy • greed • money • british • colonies
The Propriety of British Tax Policies Considered
economy • greed • money • british • colonies
18th-Century European Portraitists
Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?
rosalba carriera • allan ramsay • george romney • queen charlotte • emma hamilton
Which 18th-century European artist suddenly went blind, created coronation portraits of Queen Charlotte, or painted famous beauty Emma Hamilton in historical poses?
rosalba carriera • allan ramsay • george romney • queen charlotte • emma hamilton
A Historical Celebration of Kew Gardens
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, located near south-west London, hosts a historical celebration in 2009; a 250 year history at Kew will be celebrated in a number of events.
historical celebration of kew gardens • kew gardens • royal botanic gardens kew • revival of kew gardens • kew
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, located near south-west London, hosts a historical celebration in 2009; a 250 year history at Kew will be celebrated in a number of events.
historical celebration of kew gardens • kew gardens • royal botanic gardens kew • revival of kew gardens • kew
Birth of Queen Victoria.
The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.
the birth of queen victoria • queen victoria's father • queen victoria's mother • prince edward duke of kent • prince edward
The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.
the birth of queen victoria • queen victoria's father • queen victoria's mother • prince edward duke of kent • prince edward
Causes and Effects of the American Revolution
The Publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense may have been the pivotal event that galvanized colonial Englishmen into opposing the Crown and demanding independence.
causes and effects of the american revolution • revolutionary war causes • common sense as a cause of the american revolution • examining the usual causes of the american revolut • stamp act as a cause of the revolution
The Publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense may have been the pivotal event that galvanized colonial Englishmen into opposing the Crown and demanding independence.
causes and effects of the american revolution • revolutionary war causes • common sense as a cause of the american revolution • examining the usual causes of the american revolut • stamp act as a cause of the revolution
July 4 - Day of Intention
July 4, 1776 was the date that Americans declared their <I>desire</I> for independence, but America's freedom wasn't actually granted for another seven years. Battles raged long after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find what our misconceptions are about America's true independence day.
independence • america • united states • united states of america • july 4
July 4, 1776 was the date that Americans declared their <I>desire</I> for independence, but America's freedom wasn't actually granted for another seven years. Battles raged long after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find what our misconceptions are about America's true independence day.
independence • america • united states • united states of america • july 4
Queen's Birthday
Queen Elizabeth of Britain and the Commonwealth was born on April 21st. Why then is her birthday celebrated in June?
queen elizabeth • queen's birthday
Queen Elizabeth of Britain and the Commonwealth was born on April 21st. Why then is her birthday celebrated in June?
queen elizabeth • queen's birthday
Ranger's House, Greenwich's Less-Known Museum
The elegant facade of Ranger's House hides a dazzling collection of art and priceless objects, close to the centre of London, but often overlooked by tourists.
rangers house greenwich less-known museum • royal georgian villa • diamond magnate julius wernher collection • elegant 18th century mansion london • royal historic mediaeval renaissance spanish art j
The elegant facade of Ranger's House hides a dazzling collection of art and priceless objects, close to the centre of London, but often overlooked by tourists.
rangers house greenwich less-known museum • royal georgian villa • diamond magnate julius wernher collection • elegant 18th century mansion london • royal historic mediaeval renaissance spanish art j
The Shipyard That Got Away - Part 1
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
The Shipyard That Got Away - Part 2
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
Written for the One That Got Away Event, this two-part article details one man's quest to capture a shipyard for his state.
portsmouth naval shipyard • victor bourre • king george ii decree of 1740 • king george iii decree of 1770 • us constitution
Tony Winner Alan Bennett
Since 1960 playwright Alan Bennett has delighted audiences and actors from Monty Python alumni to Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Nigel Hawthorne.
alan bennett • the history boys • nicholas hynter • national theatre • england
Since 1960 playwright Alan Bennett has delighted audiences and actors from Monty Python alumni to Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Nigel Hawthorne.
alan bennett • the history boys • nicholas hynter • national theatre • england
Dad's Army: British Television Sitcom Series
2008 is the 40th anniversary of the first showing of "Dad's Army", a long-running television comedy series based on the activities of the Home Guard during World War II.
dad's army • home guard • local defence volunteers • walmington-on-sea • bressingham steam museum
2008 is the 40th anniversary of the first showing of "Dad's Army", a long-running television comedy series based on the activities of the Home Guard during World War II.
dad's army • home guard • local defence volunteers • walmington-on-sea • bressingham steam museum
Mozart's First European Tour 1763
Account of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first 'grand tour' of Europe with his family, and what he was composing from 7 to 10 years of age.
mozart first tour in europe • wolfgang and leopold european travel • mozart places first european tour • mozart age first tour • cities mozart first europe tour
Account of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first 'grand tour' of Europe with his family, and what he was composing from 7 to 10 years of age.
mozart first tour in europe • wolfgang and leopold european travel • mozart places first european tour • mozart age first tour • cities mozart first europe tour
Origins of Two Nursery Rhymes
Was the "old woman" actually a "he?" Was Georgie a English Casanova? The following is a Tale of Two Georges.
origins nursery rhymes • origin old woman lived shoe • origin georgie porgie • mother goose boston • mother goose woman lived shoe
Was the "old woman" actually a "he?" Was Georgie a English Casanova? The following is a Tale of Two Georges.
origins nursery rhymes • origin old woman lived shoe • origin georgie porgie • mother goose boston • mother goose woman lived shoe
Sci-Fi TV News Watch
The Latest News on the Sci-Fi TV front.
sci-fi • science fiction • sci-fi television programs • sci-fi tv
The Latest News on the Sci-Fi TV front.
sci-fi • science fiction • sci-fi television programs • sci-fi tv
Toronto Lighthouse Keeper John Paul Radelmüller
Was J.P. Radelmüller murdered on the 13th step of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse? No one may ever know how he died, but his life was fascinating.
john paul radelmüller • j.p. rademiller • gibraltar point lighthouse keeper • toronto island history • city of york history
Was J.P. Radelmüller murdered on the 13th step of the Gibraltar Point lighthouse? No one may ever know how he died, but his life was fascinating.
john paul radelmüller • j.p. rademiller • gibraltar point lighthouse keeper • toronto island history • city of york history
Caroline Herschel Biography
Herschel discovered 3 new nebulae, 8 new comets, and wrote 2 astronomical catalogues.
caroline herschel bio • william herschel's sister discovered comet • first woman to discover a comet • caroline herschel planet uranus • caroline herschel crater
Herschel discovered 3 new nebulae, 8 new comets, and wrote 2 astronomical catalogues.
caroline herschel bio • william herschel's sister discovered comet • first woman to discover a comet • caroline herschel planet uranus • caroline herschel crater
Independence Day
Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years.,Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years.
independence day • 4th of july • thomas jefferson • thomas mckean • livingston
Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years.,Independence Day or the 4th of July is the biggest secular celebration in the United States of America. Its history dates back over 200 years.
independence day • 4th of july • thomas jefferson • thomas mckean • livingston
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Setting the Scene-James Cook
James Cook's long voyage in the 'Endeavour', was an epic of discovery. The search for the great southern continent was finally over. It was to open a whole new chapter in English colonisation.
cook • endeavour • australia • new zealand • tahiti
James Cook's long voyage in the 'Endeavour', was an epic of discovery. The search for the great southern continent was finally over. It was to open a whole new chapter in English colonisation.
cook • endeavour • australia • new zealand • tahiti
Queen Victoria
Happy Victoria Day! A look at the monarch who gave us a holiday on Monday!!!
victoria • queen • united kingdom • saxe-coburgh-gotha • albert
Happy Victoria Day! A look at the monarch who gave us a holiday on Monday!!!
victoria • queen • united kingdom • saxe-coburgh-gotha • albert
The Culper Ring. (Part One).
During the War of Independence (1778-1783) espionage played a key role in pushing the British out of America.
washington • townsend • tallmadge • clinton • woodhull
During the War of Independence (1778-1783) espionage played a key role in pushing the British out of America.
washington • townsend • tallmadge • clinton • woodhull
James Otis Lights a Fire
The first of a two-part look at the life and legacy of James Otis.
otis • james • revolution • writs • assistance
The first of a two-part look at the life and legacy of James Otis.
otis • james • revolution • writs • assistance
The Royal Hunt –Goodbye to all that!
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt marks the probable demise of hunting the fox to hounds in the United Kingdom and traces 1600 years of royal hunting history from Offa and King Alfred to Charles, Prince of Wales.
travelsleuth • stuart buchanan macwatt • fox • united kingdom • hunting
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt marks the probable demise of hunting the fox to hounds in the United Kingdom and traces 1600 years of royal hunting history from Offa and King Alfred to Charles, Prince of Wales.
travelsleuth • stuart buchanan macwatt • fox • united kingdom • hunting
Captain James Cook Early Life
Captain James Cook was an extrordinary man who on three voyages discovered numerous Pacific Islands, and virtually completed the mapping of our world.
captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
Captain James Cook was an extrordinary man who on three voyages discovered numerous Pacific Islands, and virtually completed the mapping of our world.
captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
How to Care for Your Silverware
Learn about silverware in America and how to clean your silver heirlooms.
decorating with silver • history of silver decorating • polishing silver • cleaning silver • silver polishing recipe
Learn about silverware in America and how to clean your silver heirlooms.
decorating with silver • history of silver decorating • polishing silver • cleaning silver • silver polishing recipe
Libertarianism & the Founders - Part Two
Individual Rights in a Civil Society
libertarianism • libertarians • founders • past • future
Individual Rights in a Civil Society
libertarianism • libertarians • founders • past • future
No Wonder The King Went Mad!
Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria.
insane • porphyria • king george • doctor • aip
Of course the King went mad. Even today it is still maddening to try and talk to a doctor about porphyria.
insane • porphyria • king george • doctor • aip
Queen Victoria’s Christening
On June 21, 1819 the heir to the throne of England was christened, Alexandrina Victoria. To her father, the name was an insult.
queen victoria's christening • how queen victoria got her name • alexandrina victoria • the prince regent • the duke of kent
On June 21, 1819 the heir to the throne of England was christened, Alexandrina Victoria. To her father, the name was an insult.
queen victoria's christening • how queen victoria got her name • alexandrina victoria • the prince regent • the duke of kent
Rare Bible Returns to Canada 236 Years Later
A rare 18th century Bible, known as the Vinegar Bible, this year returned to its Lunenburg, Nova Scotia home after a 236-year absence.
vinegar bible • rare bible • historic bible • lunenburg church gets bible back after 236 years • 18th century bible back in canada
A rare 18th century Bible, known as the Vinegar Bible, this year returned to its Lunenburg, Nova Scotia home after a 236-year absence.
vinegar bible • rare bible • historic bible • lunenburg church gets bible back after 236 years • 18th century bible back in canada
'Straight Face' by Nigel Hawthorne
Nigel Hawthorne's autobiography reveals a down-to-earth actor prepared to work diligently towards success.
nigel hawthorne • straight face • autobiography • theatre workshop • alan bennett
Nigel Hawthorne's autobiography reveals a down-to-earth actor prepared to work diligently towards success.
nigel hawthorne • straight face • autobiography • theatre workshop • alan bennett
1788 - The Brutal Truth of the First Fleet
David Hill offers a fascinating and factual account of the preparation and journey of the First Fleet and the establishment of a British colony in Sydney, Australia.
1788 • truth of the first fleet • david hill • journey of the first fleet • early years of settlement in australia
David Hill offers a fascinating and factual account of the preparation and journey of the First Fleet and the establishment of a British colony in Sydney, Australia.
1788 • truth of the first fleet • david hill • journey of the first fleet • early years of settlement in australia
A Brief History of Burlington, Ontario
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.
burlington • history of burlington • burlington ontario • history of burlington ontario • joseph brant
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.
burlington • history of burlington • burlington ontario • history of burlington ontario • joseph brant
A Ghost Tour of Quebec City
One of the most popular things to do when visiting a cityis a ghost tour. Quebec City offers a level of local haunted history that will not disappoint its guests.
ghost tour of quebec city • haunted history of quebec city • samuel champlain and founding of quebec city • church of the holy trinity • ghost sightings of quebec city
One of the most popular things to do when visiting a cityis a ghost tour. Quebec City offers a level of local haunted history that will not disappoint its guests.
ghost tour of quebec city • haunted history of quebec city • samuel champlain and founding of quebec city • church of the holy trinity • ghost sightings of quebec city
Biography of Johann Christian Bach
Brief biography of Classical composer Johann Christian Bach (JC Bach), popularly called 'London Bach' or 'English Bach.' He greatly influenced Mozart.
johann christian bach • johann sebastian bach • carl philipp emanuel bach • wolfgang amadeus mozart • german composer
Brief biography of Classical composer Johann Christian Bach (JC Bach), popularly called 'London Bach' or 'English Bach.' He greatly influenced Mozart.
johann christian bach • johann sebastian bach • carl philipp emanuel bach • wolfgang amadeus mozart • german composer
Causes of the American Revolution
British trade restrictions, economic control, and the imposing of martial law in America clashed with the colonies' tradition of self-governance, leading to war.
american revolution • war for independence • causes of the american revolution • cause of the revolution • no taxation without representation
British trade restrictions, economic control, and the imposing of martial law in America clashed with the colonies' tradition of self-governance, leading to war.
american revolution • war for independence • causes of the american revolution • cause of the revolution • no taxation without representation
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