Articles related to "King George"
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 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
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
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
Handel's Hallelujah Chorus
Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.
history of christmas carols • george frideric handel • the messiah • hallelujah chorus • christmas hymn
Handel's Messiah is a story of resurrection. It is both the biblical story of Christ's life and resurrection on earth, and the story of Handel's return from oblivion.
history of christmas carols • george frideric handel • the messiah • hallelujah chorus • christmas hymn
Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh
Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park
edinburgh palace of holyroodhouse • royal mile edinburgh castle • arthurs seat highest peak in holyrood park • palace of holyroodhouse history augustinian monast • mary queen of scots david rizzio oliver cromwell t
Located at the end of the Royal Mile which starts at Edinburgh Castle, Holyroodhouse lies at the base of Arthur's Seat, the highest peak in Holyrood Park
edinburgh palace of holyroodhouse • royal mile edinburgh castle • arthurs seat highest peak in holyrood park • palace of holyroodhouse history augustinian monast • mary queen of scots david rizzio oliver cromwell t
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
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
A Dash of Gold and Crimson
This is the first part of a series about King Edward VIII
king edward viii • king george v • lady cole • thelma furness • depression
This is the first part of a series about King Edward VIII
king edward viii • king george v • lady cole • thelma furness • depression
Captain James Cook First Voyage
Sails for Tahiti, Secret Orders, defeats scurvy
captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
Sails for Tahiti, Secret Orders, defeats scurvy
captain • james • cook • extrordinary • voyages
Churchill Museum, Cabinet War Room
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
Ghost Ships
Are phantom ships the stuff of legends and superstition? Or are some tragedies on the high seas being replayed time and again before our eyes?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • flying dutchman • goodwin sands
Are phantom ships the stuff of legends and superstition? Or are some tragedies on the high seas being replayed time and again before our eyes?
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • flying dutchman • goodwin sands
King Edward VIII’s Abdication
Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*
king edward viii’s abdication • the abdication crisis of 1936 • wallis simpson • royal marriages act of 1772 • cornwall plan
Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*
king edward viii’s abdication • the abdication crisis of 1936 • wallis simpson • royal marriages act of 1772 • cornwall plan
Lloyd George's "People's Budget," and the <i>Parliamentary Act of 1911,</i> Part II
david lloyd george • people's budget • 1909 • house of lords • house of commons
david lloyd george • people's budget • 1909 • house of lords • house of commons
The Architect who transformed London
This month I am joining our 18th century event with my article on John Nash, the brilliant Regency architect.
john nash • regency architecture • georgian london • regent street • regents park
This month I am joining our 18th century event with my article on John Nash, the brilliant Regency architect.
john nash • regency architecture • georgian london • regent street • regents park
The King is dead. God Save The Queen!
6 February. Today is the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne. The Queen sends a personal message of thanks to the Nation and Commonwealth on the internet. Send your greetings to The Queen from this website!
queen • king • george • elizabeth • sandringham
6 February. Today is the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne. The Queen sends a personal message of thanks to the Nation and Commonwealth on the internet. Send your greetings to The Queen from this website!
queen • king • george • elizabeth • sandringham
The Queen Mother: Friday's Ceremonial Procession
Final details for the Royal Ceremonial Procession to transport the Queen Mother's hearse from St. James's Palace to Westminster Hall on Friday, 5 April. <B>Updated 11AM, 4 April</B>
queen • queen mother • elizabeth • charles • st. james's palace
Final details for the Royal Ceremonial Procession to transport the Queen Mother's hearse from St. James's Palace to Westminster Hall on Friday, 5 April. <B>Updated 11AM, 4 April</B>
queen • queen mother • elizabeth • charles • st. james's palace
The Townshend Acts of 1767
John Dickinson: Charles Townshend's attempt to tax any American Colony is "destructive to liberty". Tax on paper, glass, tea, emptying "our pockets, without our consent"!
townshend act • letters from a farmer in pennsylvania • stamp act • tax on paper glass tea • charles townshend
John Dickinson: Charles Townshend's attempt to tax any American Colony is "destructive to liberty". Tax on paper, glass, tea, emptying "our pockets, without our consent"!
townshend act • letters from a farmer in pennsylvania • stamp act • tax on paper glass tea • charles townshend
Visiting Brighton's Pavilion
If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.
brighton • brighton england • royal pavilion • brighton pavilion • music room of king george iv
If you are travelling to Brighton England, visit the Chinese inspired Music Room in the Royal Pavilion which is completely restored after fire and storm.
brighton • brighton england • royal pavilion • brighton pavilion • music room of king george iv
Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. 1900 - 2002.
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt pays a grateful tribute to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother on her death at Windsor, and traces her remarkable life of dedication to Britain.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • elizabeth
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt pays a grateful tribute to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother on her death at Windsor, and traces her remarkable life of dedication to Britain.
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • elizabeth
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
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1900-2002
The Queen Mother died March 30, 2002, at age 101.
canada • royal • queen elizabeth • queen mother
The Queen Mother died March 30, 2002, at age 101.
canada • royal • queen elizabeth • queen mother
Ohio Company; Proclamation of 1763
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
King George's arbitrary American line encouraged revolution for many who fought hard in the French and Indian war to secure a 500,000 acre land grant from King George II.
ohio company • proclamation of 1763 • french and indian war • indian territory • causes of the american revolution
The Ghosts of Windsor Castle
Phenomena include sightings, sounds and being touched. Two of the castle's haunters have also been witnessed at the Tower of London.
ghosts of windsor castle • haunted windsor castle • british ghosts • royal ghosts • english ghosts
Phenomena include sightings, sounds and being touched. Two of the castle's haunters have also been witnessed at the Tower of London.
ghosts of windsor castle • haunted windsor castle • british ghosts • royal ghosts • english ghosts
Britain says goodbye to The Queen Mum
Britain turns out in unprecedented numbers to mark the passing of the beloved Queen Mum as she lies in State at Westminster Hall.
king • queen • prince • duke • earl
Britain turns out in unprecedented numbers to mark the passing of the beloved Queen Mum as she lies in State at Westminster Hall.
king • queen • prince • duke • earl
'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
Composers' Homes in Britain
A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.
wolfgang amadeus mozart • george friedrich handel • hector berlioz • brook street mayfair/soho • messiah oratorio
A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.
wolfgang amadeus mozart • george friedrich handel • hector berlioz • brook street mayfair/soho • messiah oratorio
Royal Funeral at Windsor Castle
The private Royal funeral of Princess Margaret at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, takes place 50 years to the day that her father King George VI was interred therewith all the pomp and ceremony of a State Funeral; a remarkable coincidence.
queen • princess • king • duke • prince
The private Royal funeral of Princess Margaret at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, takes place 50 years to the day that her father King George VI was interred therewith all the pomp and ceremony of a State Funeral; a remarkable coincidence.
queen • princess • king • duke • prince
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
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
No Taxation Without Representation
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
Taxation was the political issue after the French & Indian War. American revolutionary rebels say The Proclamation Line, The Quartering Act and The Quebec Act mean war!
virtual representation • political cause of the american revolution • proclamation line • quartering act • quebec act
The First Continental Congress
The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest.
first continental congress • causes of the american revolution • declaration of rights • boston port act • quebec act
The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest.
first continental congress • causes of the american revolution • declaration of rights • boston port act • quebec act
Thomas Paine and George Washington
There is no doubt that this founding patriot's mighty pen was wielded as a sword of freedom in America. Was it enough to enshrine him in the national pantheon of fathers?
george washington • thomas paine • common sense • founding father • the american crisis
There is no doubt that this founding patriot's mighty pen was wielded as a sword of freedom in America. Was it enough to enshrine him in the national pantheon of fathers?
george washington • thomas paine • common sense • founding father • the american crisis
London prepares for the Royal funeral.
Prince Charles pays tribute to The Queen Mother; full text. Queen Mother's coffin is taken to St. James's Palace. Preparation for the Royal funeral procession. Tributes from around the world.
queen • king • elizabeth • charles • alexandra
Prince Charles pays tribute to The Queen Mother; full text. Queen Mother's coffin is taken to St. James's Palace. Preparation for the Royal funeral procession. Tributes from around the world.
queen • king • elizabeth • charles • alexandra
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
Autumn Bargains and Afternoon Tea
The Travelsleuth updates on bargain UK travel offers, city and rural hotel Autumn breaks, and enjoys the elegant courtesies of the quintessential English Afternoon Tea at the Ritz and Claridge's.
britain • british • london • cumbria • queen
The Travelsleuth updates on bargain UK travel offers, city and rural hotel Autumn breaks, and enjoys the elegant courtesies of the quintessential English Afternoon Tea at the Ritz and Claridge's.
britain • british • london • cumbria • queen
London's Autumn Highlights
London is missing its regular visitors from North America after the 11 September. Intrepid travellors however will find hotel bargains galore and many cultural highlights to tempt them.<I>The Travelsleuth</I></B> looks at London's October season and and suggests afternoon tea at the Ritz or a "Flapper" champagne cocktail at the bar of Claridge's Hotel.<B>Second Update: 11 October.</B>
london • britain • queen • empress victoria • george
London is missing its regular visitors from North America after the 11 September. Intrepid travellors however will find hotel bargains galore and many cultural highlights to tempt them.<I>The Travelsleuth</I></B> looks at London's October season and and suggests afternoon tea at the Ritz or a "Flapper" champagne cocktail at the bar of Claridge's Hotel.<B>Second Update: 11 October.</B>
london • britain • queen • empress victoria • george
Ashford Castle, Co. Mayo
Ashford Castle is undoubtedly the finest hotel in Ireland and one of its most awe-inspiring castles.
ireland • co. mayo • ashford castle • irish tourism • travel in ireland
Ashford Castle is undoubtedly the finest hotel in Ireland and one of its most awe-inspiring castles.
ireland • co. mayo • ashford castle • irish tourism • travel in ireland
British GP History, 1926 - 1955
The post-war British GP found a home at Silverstone, an old wartime airfield. It was also where the Formula 1 World Championship started.
british gp • british grand prix • british gp history • f1 history • british grand prix history
The post-war British GP found a home at Silverstone, an old wartime airfield. It was also where the Formula 1 World Championship started.
british gp • british grand prix • british gp history • f1 history • british grand prix history
Fall Out Boy Attempts World Record
After years of dominating the rock music charts, pop punk band Fall Out Boy now has its eyes on a new record book: the Guinness Book of World Records.
fall out boy • fall out boy concert • pete wentz • guinness book of world records • antarctica concert
After years of dominating the rock music charts, pop punk band Fall Out Boy now has its eyes on a new record book: the Guinness Book of World Records.
fall out boy • fall out boy concert • pete wentz • guinness book of world records • antarctica concert
HRH the Princess Margaret, 1930-2002
The Queen's sister has died
canada • united kingdom • royal family
The Queen's sister has died
canada • united kingdom • royal family
Kenya - Outspan Treetops Adventure
Kenya's Outspan Treetop Adventure in Aberdare National Park is a world class resort for viewing animals in their natural habitat as they come to drink at the water hole
kenya treetops • treetops aberdare national park • treetops - queen elizabeth the second • kenya outspan treetops adventure • one of best places to watch wild animals
Kenya's Outspan Treetop Adventure in Aberdare National Park is a world class resort for viewing animals in their natural habitat as they come to drink at the water hole
kenya treetops • treetops aberdare national park • treetops - queen elizabeth the second • kenya outspan treetops adventure • one of best places to watch wild animals
Persuasive Writing Activity
Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.
persuasive writing • lesson plan • middle school • high school • students
Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.
persuasive writing • lesson plan • middle school • high school • students
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
Scottish Tartan
A look at the sources of information on the WWW about Scottish Tartan.
tartan • scotland • plaid • scottish • clan
A look at the sources of information on the WWW about Scottish Tartan.
tartan • scotland • plaid • scottish • clan
Sir William Walton
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
Brief biography of English composer Sir William Walton - his life, influence and works. Famous for 'Facade.'
sir william walton • william walton biography • composer william walton • william walton opera troilus and cressida • walton belshazzar's feast
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
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
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