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Eight English Kings Named Henry

by DanZimmermann in History, November 28, 2011
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From the eleventh to the sixteenth century, England had eight kings named Henry. Henry V was the most successful military leader; the tragic Henry VI had the most admirable character.

Thomas Becket: Martyred in The Cathedral

by Kim Seabrook in History, June 25, 2011
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From Hero and Villain: More Prisoners of Eternity.

Berwick Upon Tweed- Is It English or Scottish?

by john smither in History, April 1, 2011
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Berwick upon Tweed is the northernmost town in England and lies just 2.5 miles or 4km south of the Scottish border. It is in the county of Northumberland, at the mouth of the River Tweed and one time county town of Berwickshire.

Matilda: The First Queen of England?

by Kim Seabrook in History, September 2, 2010
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From: More Prisoners of Eternity.

Famous for All the Wrong Reasons

by Alina Beck in History, February 18, 2009
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How would you like to be remembered? For your successful career? For your tireless charity work? As a great parent? Or would you prefer that history records that one embarrassing moment in college that you just can’t forget? Here are three English Kings whose otherwise sterling records were ruined by one teeny tiny mistake…

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