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A review of Alison Weir's excellent biography of the remarkable Katherine Swynford and her rise to power and wealth.

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British writer Hilary Mantel hit the headlines recently when her novel Wolf Hall won the 2009 Booker Prize, yet her career as an author spans more than twenty years.

Romance, history and classic beauty make Venice the perfect setting for novelists and an historian's delight.

Here are some pre-reading activities to help your students grasp the concepts in this exciting civil war historical fiction novel.

"Sense and Sensibility" was filmed in one of Britain's prettiest locations - rugged & picturesque, complete with waterfalls, sheer cliffs, lighthouses & historic houses.

Libraries provide a wealth of resources for the writer. If you're going to get the most out of your library research some preparation will help save time.

Mary Hooper's novel is the well-researched and fascinating story of Anne Green, a young woman who was hanged for infanticide but was miraculously brought back to life.

Brilliantly conceived and artfully written, the gripping, award-winning fantasy novel offers a poignant new twist on reincarnation, winning a devoted cult following.

Wall Street Journal and New York Times regular travel reporters both are warning tourists and business road warriors about horrendous airport and plane problems

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This love story set in medieval England is based on real historical figures whose strong bond defies the traps of intrigue-ridden court of Edward the Confessor.

David Starkey is one of the greatest historians of all time, an excellent writer, an authoritative speaker and, at one time at least, Britain's rudest man.

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What types of gifts would writers like? Books on writing? Writing supplies? Here are some ideas for gifts any writer would love to receive.

Memoir writers often need to interview others as research for their writing. The quality of this research will be influenced by the writer's interviewing skills.

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Poet, parish clerk, gardener, writer and traveler, Leonard Wheatcroft's poems, letters and autobiography give a fascinating glimpse of life in 17th Century England.

Urine normally contains a few red blood cells; when three or more cells are seen in a high-power microscopic field, further evaluation is warranted.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was based on a bestseller, but the film's failure to engage in the drama leaves it more like the bland dressed up as the beautiful

Research and documentation tend to prove death isn't the end of life, but a transition into another one. This can't currently be proved by the scientific method.

Although not all the Oscar winners from the later 1990s were as good as those from the first half of the decade, most were entertaining and are worth at least one viewing

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In Barbara Erskine's latest novel the lives of a modern woman and the daughter of King Caractacus, dead for more than 2000 years, become entwined.

Set in Georgian England, Eloisa James offers a series of entertaining romances sure to delight fans of historical fiction looking for a fun, light-hearted read.

Since Nehemiah's reconstruction of Jerusalem's city walls, the gates to this holy place have had a special significance for Jerusalem's citizens and its many visitors.

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Richard René Silvin provides a unique history of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including the successes and failures of research efforts and philanthropic ventures.

Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.

Too often, obsorbed in discovering the family tree, family historians forget that tomorrow's history starts today. Every family should maintain a dedicated History Box.

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Need a history course for college credit? Here's how to choose the right course and ace it.

Parke County, Indiana, is the "Covered Bridge Capital of the World." Celebrate the historic structures at an annual fall festival October 10-19, 2008.

DC Comics/Warner Premiere's Wonder Woman is a solid animated film, but Keri Russell struggles in the title role. 7/10.

20th-century Futurist artist Giacomo Balla and 19th-century historical artist Daniel Maclise express elements of war in unique ways.

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When considering the Christmas story of Jesus, people often wonder when Jesus was born. This article looks at the birth of Jesus of Christ.

When a writer crafts a history for a character, it is often not intended for the public. It is instead another mechanical tool, making a characters actions and reactions.

Christians are absolutely certain about the details and the truth of their traditional December 25 stories but there is little agreement as to how the festival began.

Writing a children's historical book involves several steps before beginning the first chapter, including studying the book's setting and creating believable characters.