As the last ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty and one of history’s most powerful and politically brilliant queens, she brought the mighty Rome under her spell. But on the flip-side Cleopatra did also ...

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Kursk: 10 Days That Shaped Putin is a dramatic and forensic examination of events that took place in August 2000, after an explosion onboard the Kursk submarine trapped a group of survivors at the ...

Is not this house as nigh heaven as my own. Sir Thomas More (1477-11535) on his imprisonment in the Tower. Beefeaters, ravens and a gruesome history – no wonder the Tower of London is one of the ...

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For children and their teachers, the summer holiday means at least six weeks of freedom away from the classroom. For everyone else, especially parents, summer holidays are a mixed blessing, if a ...

Not just the most famous battle of the American West, but also the most important, the Battle of Little Bighorn makes for a fascinating story ...

Blackpool is famous for its light display, roller coasters and tower. How did these attractions help to cement the seaside ...

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Meet Princess Seraphina, Britain’s first (and most fabulous) drag queen and an early advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.

The future of pantomime. Pantomime remains endlessly popular and beloved by audiences because it strives to remain current. The latest pantomimes, like those before them, are peppered with ...

Here are some of the most interesting facts about Ash Wednesday. 1. Ash Wednesday is not celebrated in all Christian communities. Ash Wednesday is an integral celebration in Catholicism and some other ...