Stephen of blois had died in the white ship disaster?

Eleanor of Aquitaine: Woman, Queen and Legend ...

Today, the ocean liner is often considered a glamorous yet thoroughly outdated form of transport. While ships such as the RMS Titanic and the RMS Lusitania remain household names, their lesser-known c

Efforts to prohibit abortion down the ages

Ahead of the publication of an ambitious new account of the historical roots of Brexit, it is worth remembering ...

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One of our most treasured landmarks, the Tower of London, represents 1,000 years of history. Almost three million visitors last year testify to the fact this is a universally loved destination – in th