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Henry III
The years of regency and the first 30 years of Henry III's reign.
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Historical Fantasy Travel Poll
From Beijing to bordellos, from Henry VIII to Robert E. Lee, we gave our readers a choice of historical locations to visit. Take a look at the choices.
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King of the World
He's the new King of the World. Meet Westminster champion Kirby and learn about the Papillon, the butterfly dog of European courts.
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English Privateers: an Introduction
"Know that we have granted and given license…to [person's name]…to annoy our enemies at sea or by land…so that they shall share with us half of all their gain." With these words, Henry III of England paved the way for the legalization of piracy.
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France's Marguerite de Valois
Biography of the daughter to Henry II details how Marguerite de Valois is best known for her court intrigues and open affairs.
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The Father of the English Parliament
A summary of the life of Simon de Montfort, also known as the Father of the English Parliament
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Wellington and it's Market
A look at Wellington Market and its history and an update on the foot and mouth outbreak
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LINEN...SPANNING TIME
When speaking with my five year old niece Rachel the other day, she so innocently asked me what I was doing. I answered her with, "why I'm washing my linen!" She then asked, "Aunt Joan, what is linen?" That's when I decided that the history of linen would be my next article! Thank you Rachel!
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The Saddest Spot on Earth
Murders, imprisonments, beheadings - there was no shortage of horrors committed in England's Tower of London, and there is no shortage of myths, either. See for yourself what lengths some people would go to for power and wealth.
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