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The Hanover dynasty struggled to produce heirs after King George III of Great Britain, the throne passing from King George IV, to King William IV, to Queen Victoria.

Sandringham House is one of the newer royal residences, but it has seen its share of important events.

George Friderick Handel wrote his magnum opus in 1741, but this tuneful and thoughtful oratorio is still enjoyed by millions today.

Kew Palace was used as a royal residence between 1728 and 1898.

Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.

The tale of Lucy Locket was never intended for children. We don't know who Lucy was but Kitty Fisher, daughter of a German immigrant, had a meteoric rise from the gutter

The marriage of King George I of Greece, the former Prince William of Denmark, to Grand Duchess Olga of Russia began a new royal dynasty in Greece that lasted a century.

King Edward VII of Great Britain and his wife Queen Alexandra had six children, including King George V and Queen Maud of Norway.

The introduction of the principle of parliamentary majority, or dedilomeni, by Trikoupis in 1874 was a bid to bring about the modernization of Greek political parties.

Since 1960 playwright Alan Bennett has delighted audiences and actors from Monty Python alumni to Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Nigel Hawthorne.

When a Danish prince became King George I of Greece, he founded the Greek Oldenburg dynasty that would rule this unstable country through the reigns of six kings.

Three British Kings, Hitler's Rhineland march, Olympic Champion Jesse Owens, and the Spanish Civil War were featured in 1936 headlines.

Through the lens of American capitalism, Thomas Paine recognizes the economic deficiencies of Great Britain and mercantilism.

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.

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

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.

The recently independent Greece chose Prince William of Denmark to be king, and as King George I of Greece he founded a royal dynasty that lasted for over a century.

When Bostonians threw tea in the harbor, England had to respond. A new governor, closing the port, and other harsh measures were planned.

Sails for Tahiti, Secret Orders, defeats scurvy

Visitors to Brighton England are offered a window on the western take on Oriental style in the mid-18th century - Chinoiserie - in the Chinese Whispers Exhibition.

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.

The intertwined histories of the three entities - Coram's Fields, Coram, and the Foundling Museum - are unwound here as having grown out of the 1752 Foundling Hospital.

With hundreds of years of occupation and attack, few of Dumbarton Castle's original features survive, although there is still visual evidence of its long history.

The George Cross may not conjure images of bravery such as those associated with the Victoria Cross, but its holders are as heroic and brave.

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?

Stamp collecting is a relatively easy and inexpensive hobby. There is no specific way to approach it as you could collect stamps in anyway shape or form.

King George III and his governors did not like recent actions of the Massachusetts legislature. The colony decided to stand up to the king, and did so in a letter.

Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*

Mary Darby Robinson (1752-1800) was one of the most prolific and well-known writers of the Romantic era (1789-1819). She wrote poetry, plays, novels, and essays.

Flora Fraser, daughter of Lady Antonia Fraser has produced a masterful history of the daughters of King George III and Queen Charlotte that reads like a good novel.

For a chocolate pudding that is pure indulgence, that will leave your taste buds tingling and all chocolate cravings satisfied, read on.

Following the end of the Great War it was decided that a permanent memorial should be erected to commemorate the fallen. The Cenotaph in Whitehall is that memorial.

If having a telescope named after you is the ultimate honor in astronomy, then William and Caroline Herschel have been shorted. Together they made many contributions.

Why was the Black Watch formed and where did they get their unique name and tartan?

England, to respect Indian land rights and to govern lands newly acquired from France, issued the Proclamation of 1763. Colonists saw this as excessive control.

On May 27th 1941, the British Navy undertook an operation to sink the battleship that, had its mission been successful, could have altered the outcome of World War II

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"!

The pride of the Kriegsmarine, the battleship Bismarck's only voyage saw great victory in the Battle of the Denmark Strait - and shattering defeat in the Bay of Biscay.

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.

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.

The Death of Princess Charlotte put a great question mark on the succession of the English throne.

The American Demosthenes motivates Virginia to mobilize militia to defend sacred rights and freedoms after proclaiming to 1st Continental Congress: "I am an American!".

Aged twenty nine, Maria Fitzherbert secretly married the Prince of Wales in 1785. Upon its discovery by King George III, it was declared null and completely illegal.

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.

Queen Victoria's descendants have sat on the thrones of ten countries, and still rule Great Britain, Sweden, Norway, Spain, and Denmark.

The British monarch conducts all official business at Buckingham Palace.

Phenomena include sightings, sounds and being touched. Two of the castle's haunters have also been witnessed at the Tower of London.

For centuries Maundy Thursday, the day prior to Good Friday, has been observed by Christians marked with symbolism from the Last Supper.

King Christian IX of Denmark's descendants have sat on the thrones of eleven countries, and still rule Denmark, Great Britain, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain.

Nigel Hawthorne's autobiography reveals a down-to-earth actor prepared to work diligently towards success.