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Mary Grey's death on 20th April 1578 was little noticed by Queen Elizabeth's court, due to her recent scandalous marriage. She died, however, as heiress presumptive.

She used to carry a chihuahua now Paris allegedly carries marijuana in her designer bag

The Bible offers Christians some clear methods of defining themselves. One facet of Christian identity is being a co-heir with Christ.

In honor of her 90th year, we remember Olivia de Havilland's watershed performance in "The Snake Pit"

Famously fickle socialite flees Hollywood and seeks a British Bestie

Fragrances fit into different families according to their composition. Knowing a bit about these families will help you to decide which perfume is for you.

Brief biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, his film scores and works. Famous for ballet Appalachian Spring.

Mother of George I, she came seven weeks away from achieving her life's ambition, that of being Queen of England. Sadly, it was not to be.

Lady Margaret Beaufort was the Tudor dynasty's matriarch. She harboured strong ambitions for her son during the turbulent Wars of the Roses. She wept at his coronation.

Olivia de Havilland's career spanned Hollywood's Golden Age to the modern cinema's gritty themes. Now 93 and living in Paris, Olivia still enjoys world-wide popularity.

The Research in Motion Blackberry line is a popular PDA with mobile business professionals. The 8800 has some Pearl features, while remaining a dependable smartphone.

Set on a Nile River boat, this Christie classic has all of the ingredients -- glamour, murder, jealousy, and greed.

Shocked "celebrity" Paris Hilton has been sentenced to serve 45 days in jail for violation of her driving suspension. She did what most stars do - blamed her agent.

In an apparent about face, Paris Hilton is now accepting her 45 day jail term.

A late-Christie Marple that cleverly uses the reader's expectations against them, and compares well with her other novels of that period, such as Third Girl and Nemesis.

Victoria was born into a monarchy whose political future seemed uncertain. Her early struggles involved a controlling power-hungry mother who kept her under surveillance.

Award winning author Sarah Waters has done what she does best--she's taken a moment in time and developed deep, intense characters you can care about and cheer for.

Natasha's love for Prince Andrei is tested by Anatole's self-serving flattery.

Out of Anne's eighteen pregnancies, Henry was her sole surviving child. The death of Prince Henry on July 30th 1700, effectively ended the Stuart dynasty.

William Marshal rose from trainee knight to become one of the most powerful men in medieval England, serving not one but four kings.

Miami Beach's South Beach neighborhood has risen from a forgotten gem to one of the most stylish spots in the United States. The hotels there reflect this renaissance.

Two aviators appeared to close friends at or close to the time of their respective deaths. This is known as a "crisis apparition".

Heraldry in the United States rarely has legal standing, arms do not belong to a "family name" and to claim to "research" without proving the entire lineage is fraud.

The practice of self care is often misunderstood to be indulgent. This article addresses common myths associated with taking time for oneself.

The royal family of Orange-Nassau formed the Low Countries into the independent political body of the Stadholderate of the Netherlands.

A grab-bag of troubling developments in the celebrity world this week: Kudos for bad behaviour; Paris Hilton’s new CD. Ugh.

She passed away four years shy of her 100th birthday. That doesn't prevent us from celebrating it, via three recommended films

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden show off their six-week-old son to the world the only way celebrities know how - on the cover of a magazine.

Paris Hilton is blond, thin, rich, famous and now she's an actress. We want to hate her, and most people do, but it's getting harder stay mad.

Valentine's Day is often criticized as another holiday created by greeting card companies to encourage citizens to spend money on gifts and candy they don't need.

Martha Wayles Skelton ,a widow whom Jefferson married, died before he was elected president. She made him promise that he would never remarry. He kept that promise.

Inspired by the Savoy Hotel in London and beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman, Michael Morpurgo's Kaspar crosses oceans and class barriers.

Soon after its discovery in 1837, the Sarcophagus of Menkaura was lost when the ship carrying it, the Beatrice, disappeared in or near the Mediterranean.

Sibylla has come down to us more as a silly and fickle woman than as a reigning queen. But was she as silly as all that?

A who's-your-daddy mystery will be solved this November on the ABC soap One Life to Live with the return (again) of perpetual villain Mitch Laurence.

An unlikely bond formed while on an unexpected voyage - action, mystery, comedy, drama, and excellent performances by stars Lisa Edelstein and Brenda Song.

In her classic novel, 'Jane Eyre', Charlotte Bronte reveals the admiration which contemporary society had for Christian Missionaries.

If couples want to elope today they go to Vegas, but back in eighteenth-century England they headed for the tiny village of Gretna Green on the Scottish border.

Maryhill Museum is a treasure trove of items which once belonged to the royal family of Romania. Queen Marie even traveled here in 1926 for the dedication of the museum.

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Read more than two centuries of African-American love letters from slaves, Harlem Renaissance writers, celebrities, and everyday people.

Like Santa Fe, Taos, New Mexico is full of art and history, from Native American pottery to works by the Taos Society of Artists to the home of frontiersman Kit Carson.

Castles in Kent highlight centuries of history in a county strategically placed between London and the English Channel.

A short study of the wealthy army volunteer who, by building a mansion on the banks of the Bourne, created what was to become a large south coast seaside resort.

The Marquess of Bute, shaped the modern city of Cardiff. On the outskirts, he built a romantic folly which remains a tourist attraction to this day.

Although Clark Gable has been a larger-than-life symbol of Hollywood for decades, his iconic status rests largely on three perfectly fitting roles from the 1930's.

Edith Head's spectacular costumes have been seen by millions of movie lovers and earned her 8 Oscars.

Want to get brand name perfumes and colognes without paying the brand name prices? How to find your favorite fragrances while still keeping within your budget.

The 2007 AFI's 100 top movies has nearly two dozen great films that were not nominated for best picture by the Academy Awards. Here are a few of these.

Learn about five different Bay Area things to do in one short trip. Combine San Francisco sightseeing with other Bay Area attractions for an adventurous Bay Area weekend.