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How Scotland was Forced into Union with England

On May Day 1707, a group of politicians huddled in secret to sign the Act of Union, while rioting Scots sought desperately to stop them. Thus Great Britain was born.

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Eyam: The Courageous Plague Village in Derbyshire

In 1666, around 800 people chose to sacrifice themselves, in order to save the lives of thousands of strangers. Could you have done that?

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Unmasking Guy Fawkes: The Real Story of Guido Faukes

The historical Guy Fawkes has been kept famous by centuries of British Bonfire Nights, and the success of V for Vendetta and Anonymous. But who was the real Guy Fawkes?

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Introducing Princess Elizabeth Stuart, Daughter of King James I and VI

If the Gunpowder Plot had succeeded in 1605, Princess Elizabeth would have been abducted and made queen. She was only nine years old.

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Elizabeth Trevannion: Foster Mother of the Future King Charles I

There is something so wonderfully bad-ass about the Jacobean noblewoman Dame Robert Carey. Particularly how often she put King James in his place!

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How Scottish Independence was Given Away

From the Romans to the English, the Scots had managed to repel every threat from south of its border. Until the conquerors came, not with swords, but with a crown.

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Tea Drinking in the UK

Considering that the Brits are now one of the world’s largest consumers of tea, would it surprise you to learn that coffee became popular here first?

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Would Ireland have Rebelled if Guy Fawkes had Blown Up Parliament?

What might have been the response of the Irish, if Guido Faukes had successfully exploded the House of Lords in 1605?

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What Would Have Happened if Guy Fawkes Had Succeeded?

It's one of the great 'what ifs' of history. What would Britain have been like if the Gunpowder Plotters had blown up the House of Lords on November 5th 1605?

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The Ulster Plantations: Turning Ireland Protestant and British

There is a tried and tested way of a nation gaining a permanent foothold in another country with a view to taking over. Northern Ireland was where it was tried and tested.

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What Would Have Happened if the Gunpowder Plot had Succeeded?

November 5th 1605 was always so much more than Guy Fawkes blowing up Parliament. Assuming that he had lit the fuse, would there have been a Catholic Uprising?

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What is the Jacobean Era?

It was the period when King James was on the throne of first Scotland, then England too. His reign straddled the turn of the 17th century. He wrote a Bible you know.

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The Birth of Charles III: The Jacobite Young Pretender

Who was Charles III? Technically there wasn't one, unless you are a supported of the Jacobite cause. Learn more about the Young Pretender.

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Francis II of France Dies: Mary, Queen of Scots Returns Home

On December 5, 1560, Mary, Queen of Scots became a widow. Her first husband, Francis II of France died at the age of 16.

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Execution of Charles I: The First and Last Executed King

On January 30, 1649 Charles I was executed. He was the first King of England, Scotland and Ireland to be executed and would be the last.

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The Joining of Cousins: Mary, Queen of Scots Marries Lord Darnley

On July 29, 1565, Mary, Queen of Scots, married Lord Darnley. He was her cousin through Margaret Tudor and their marriage became important for James VI of Scotland.

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The Murder of Lord Darnley: Who Killed Henry Stuart?

Henry Stuart was murdered on February 10, 1567. It is one of Scotland's greatest mysteries. Did Mary, Queen of Scots have something to do with it or was it one of the men accused?

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The Death of James I of England: A Move to a Difficult Reign

James I of England died on March 27, 1625. His reign was seen as good and bad, depending on the books you read. One thing is for certain, his death led to a difficult reign.

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