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Learning historical and cultural facts about the English Speaking countries is also very important when learning the language in order to understand better their speakers/citizens.
So London is very big and the UK is smaller than Texas. Most of these via the MapPorn subreddit.
AN amazing collection of British images has become available online for the first time. Over 150 years ago, a pioneering Victorian photographer called Francis Frith began a project that eventually …
JOHN BERCOW has apologised for breaching Parliamentary rules as he lines up outside interests for his life after stepping down as Speaker.
Professor David Abulafia, of Cambridge University, said current GCSE studies were disjointed and 'deadened interest in the past'.
Behold, the famous and infamous figures of the… This is the updated poster design featuring monarchs from 1066 to the present which now includes King Charles III. Purchase copies exclusively …
Our Monarchs and the Crowns They Wore.
UK Counties Map for free use, download, and print. Map showing the location of all the counties in the United Kingdom.
Unique among the territories of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century, Britain succeeded in holding back and even reversing the tide of Germanic conquest for nearly two centuries. This was an…
England is full of legendary stories, mystery and history so no trip to the country is complete without checking out a few of their ancient sites. There
The Norman Conquest entirely changed the history of England from 1066 CE onwards. After Harold II's defeat and death at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 CE, William the Conqueror was made the new king...
Our The Tudors Poster is a great educational resource that will help you create relevant and engaging History classrooms.
Behold, the famous and infamous figures of the… This is the updated poster design featuring monarchs from 1066 to the present which now includes King Charles III. Purchase copies exclusively …
The Battle of Penn Hill was fought in AD 665 between a British and an Anglo-Saxon coalition at Penn Hill in northern Dumnonia, the precise location of which is unknown. It resulted in a decisive British victory, and reversed the Saxon expansion westwards across Albion. Germanic migrants, mainly from the Angle, Saxon and Jutish tribes, began arriving on the east coast of Albion in the mid-5th century, during the chaos following the Roman withdrawal from the provinces of Britannia. They quickly pe
No doubt about it, London is a truly fascinating city with just as cool interesting facts about London that I am sure you may not know about. Whether you are a history buff looking for fun facts about London or a London as a tourist and want to impress the family with fun facts about London. Then this post will definitely help you make an impression.
(I’ll try to add the other two wives soon, unless someone beats me to it! I know this may not be Katherine Howard’s portrait, but the other alternative d...
From 5,500BC to how you commute to work today.
Where to find British and Commonwealth Military Records looks at the best free and paid for sites to help with your genealogy research.
From 5,500BC to how you commute to work today.
History lovers looking for WW2 sites in London will find a wealth of museums and sites at their disposal. It's probably not the sole reason people will visit London, but if you enjoy learning about
THESE incredible photos show the devastation wreaked to London's streets from Germany's aerial bombardment of the Blitz at the height of the Second World War.
Explore Dave Hitchborne's 11754 photos on Flickr!
While most of us use Google Maps and GPS on a daily basis, it’s pretty rare to find real fans of cartography, the study and practice of making and using maps. If you were ever into geography or history as a kid, the chances are you’re not much of a map person.
London is generally associated with the Romans, Saxons and Normans, but a lesser known part of London’s history is intertwined with that of the Vikings. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
History lovers looking for WW2 sites in London will find a wealth of museums and sites at their disposal. It's probably not the sole reason people will visit London, but if you enjoy learning about
The church’s many chambers and crypts hold the story of Britain’s past, present and future
Throw out your globe. We've got some explaining to do.
You only need to have a gander at the armour that Henry VIII used to wear to see how proud he was of his nether regions. Indeed, during his reign, one of the most important fashion items in a gentleman’s ensemble was a designated pouch that protruded from the crotch of men’s trousers, enclosing the genital area. This…
There are 197 recognized countries in the world and each of them has its national flag. Just like clothes say a lot about a person, the national flag can say a lot about the country it represents.
"When you hear the word ‘document’ you might not get all that excited. Maybe you think about filing paperwork, taxes, or important documents you’re scared to lose like your birth certificate. But really… Documents can change the world. That’s right. With just ink and a few, or many pages, the entire world can be impacted.
Romans, Vikings and Normans loom large in British history, but left hardly any genetic trace behind
No doubt about it, London is a truly fascinating city with just as cool interesting facts about London that I am sure you may not know about. Whether you are a history buff looking for fun facts about London or a London as a tourist and want to impress the family with fun facts about London. Then this post will definitely help you make an impression.
History is often stereotypically presented as a dull subject (though many of you, alongside myself, may disagree vehemently). But what really brings those obscure dates and names to life are photos showing us what people like you and I might have looked like back then, and that’s exactly what the Historical Pictures and Old Memories group on Facebook does.
From 5,500BC to how you commute to work today.
Scotland treated it's witches with brutal torture. Witch Pricking! Scotland holds a lot of witchcraft history. Come see where to visit the witches sites.
