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Jamestown, Virginia: Founded in 1607, was the first permanent English colony established in America. It experienced starvation, rebellion, and Indian attacks.

A coven of over 200 witches, known as the Berwick Witches, plotted to kill King James VI of Scotland in 1590. The details of this plot are now revealed.

Christmas in Jacobean England was a time of entertainment, feasting and tradition, featuring plays by Shakespeare and gifts to the poor.

The National Trust for Scotland opened a new visitor centre at Culloden in 2008, showing the big picture behind this decisive last hand-to-hand battle on British soil.

Weir shocked Edinburgh with a confession that led to his execution. His house became a scene of ghostly activity. The house was demolished, but his spirit still lingers.

Some history leading up to Guy Fawkes & Gunpowder Plot. Reformation in Europe, Intrigue, Espionage, Murderous Priests, KIngs & Queens at War in England, France & Spain.

From 1603-1714, the Scottish royal House of Stuart also ruled England, Wales and Ireland but ultimately lost the British throne to what became the House of Windsor.

Mary, Queen of Scots was born a Stewart and married a Stuart. Both are names of great dynasties in Scotland and England.

Lady Anne Clifford, denied her lands and freedom for most of her life, pursued her rightful inheritance at age 60, leaving behind a long and rich legacy.

There is much confusion about what to call the country that contains England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Additional geographical names add more confusion.

Since the 19th century, there have been additional royal jewels placed on display with the Honours of Scotland.

Unable to defeat Britain in Europe, King Louis XIV sends his men to America to defeat Briton. The goal is to acquire more land for France.

The Honours of Scotland are the oldest crown jewels in Great Britain.

Bathory, best known for killing and torturing virgins and being a "vampyre," is a study of pathology, but she was arrested for and charged with practicing witchcraft.

No visit to Edinburgh is complete without an excursion to see Edinburgh Castle perched on a volcanic rock and Holyrood Palace, residence of the monarch.