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Robin Hood is a scarecrow. A cobbled together mismatched fabric of myth, man and ancient tradition that has produced folklore's most human and enduring character.

Rufford Abbey and Country Park in the heart of Robin Hood country for a family day out that combines history, crafts, walks, space for children to play and bird watching.

Douglas Fairbanks became the first actor to play Robin Hood on film in this 1922 swashbuckler directed by Allan Dwan.

Guide to the characters and story of Robin Hood, a comic opera by the American composer Reginald de Koven, with a libretto by Harry B. Smith.

A review of Holly Hughes' book, "500 Places to See Before They Disappear" published by Frommer's®. A book that points out what we are losing on the planet and why.

Whether the history of the British judicial system, Maid Marian, World War II bomb shelters or Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, this East Midlands city keeps visitors happy.

Tenth U.S. president John Tyler was married twice. His second wife, Julia Gardiner (1820-89), was an extravagant, flamboyant woman from a prominent New York family.

While exploring Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest or nearby Southwell Minster, one could do worse than to seek out sustenance at Waggon & Horses in the sleepy village of Halam

There are a plethora of cabins to rent in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee but because there are so many, the options are almost overwhelming.

The character of Robin Hood changes a little with every generation. Howard Pyle's 1883 version was the definitive one for decades.

Robin Hood is one of the great figures of British folklore . Did such a man ever live, the most famous outlaw of medieval England. Or was he a myth of a pagan past

On June 26,1844 President John Tyler married Julia Gardiner. He was 54, she was 24. Tyler was the first American president to wed while in office.

Ned Ludd was the imagined leader of the English textile workers whose protests and machine breaking shook England in the early 19th century.

Historical accuracy loses out to sheer all-action fun in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

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Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, filmed many times, has given Hollywood a popular view of Saxons vs. Normans and evil Templars in medieval England.

The East Midlands city is an ideal location for foreign exchange students to explore British culture, travel Europe and gain an international perspective.

The oak tree is synonymous with the ancient forests of Europe; the ancient oak lives an extremely long life and has probably stood witness to many events in history.

Center Parcs holidays in the UK are perfect for children, offering an environmentally-friendly setting, surrounded by woodland and catering for everyone in the family.

A plethora of delightful reads awaits teen girls who hunger for stories about brave, smart females. Be a discerning reader and choose from the best of new and classic.

Branson is a family oriented entertainment city. Travelers often like to include their pets as family when going on vacation. Several hotels in Branson welcome pets.

The directorial debut of Ridley Scott's son, Jake, is a jostling tale of deceit, chicanery, and robbery in 1740s London. It's also a morality tale hidden within a comedy.

Robin Hood, the medieval outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor is the archetypical English folk hero. And Hollywood seems to find him irrestistible.

Since Douglas Fairbanks became the first actor to play Robin Hood back in 1922 there have been many many different approaches to the Robin Hood legend.

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Captain Blood, Charge of the Light Brigade, Robin Hood, and Four's a Crowd pair Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland together for the first four of their eight films.

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From the Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter and the Stars Wars trilogy, modern fairy tales highlight virtue, courage, leadership, and personal sacrifice.