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Dick Whittington and His Cat

Dick Whittington and His Cat is a less-known fairy tale about a poor boy who came to London and after initial disappointments made a fortune. How much truth is in it?

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Who Was Robin Hood?

England's legendary folk hero was a historical character, but he came to a bad end.

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Magna Carta, the facts, myths and legends briefly

While the celebrations of the 800th anniversary had many cheering from the rooftops, I had a rather different view of the myths surrounding this supposedly iconic charter.

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The Wars of the Roses in a nutshell; a very brief guide

This is a very brief run through to understanding the main reasons for the Wars of the Roses ( approx 1455 to 1487 ) and the main characters involved.

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The Choices of Llanrwst: The Town Which Opted Out of a War and Into a Cave

What if you laid on a war and nobody came to fight? The people of Llanrwst declined all kind invitations to become cannon fodder during the Glyndŵr Rising.

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Why Did the Welsh Fight for Independence from England in the Glyndŵr Rising?

On September 18th, independence from England occupied many Celtic minds. But this wasn't Scotland 2014. It was Wales 1400 - the start of the Glyndŵr Rising.

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The Battle of Bosworth - An Event Which Changed the Course of British History

Bosworth was the final clash in the Wars of the Roses. It marked the end of the Middle Ages and gave rise to the Tudors.

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The Death of Henry VI: Did Edward IV Kill Henry VI?

Henry VI died sometime between May 21 and May 22 1471. Many question whether Edward IV killed him, as his death was certainly suspicious. It's time to look into his death.

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The Death of Edward IV: Leading to the End of the Plantagenet Line

Edward IV died on April 9, 1483. It would lead to a change to the line of succession and the end of his family line.

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 4

The final day at Bannockburn is the one that's gone down in history. 700 years ago, Robert the Bruce cried 'Freedom' for his Scots on that famous battlefield.

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 3

At Midsummer 1314, the scene was set for one of Britain's most historic clashes. The English fatally under-estimated the Scots, in their struggle for independence.

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 2

The Fate of a nation was decided at Bannockburn. Yet 700 years ago, Scotland's most famous battle for freedom nearly wasn't fought at all.

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Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn Pt 1

The Battle of Bannockburn marked a key turning point in Scottish history. Its 700th anniversary is in 2014. Robert the Bruce forged freedom for Scotland.

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Who Won the Battle of Bannockburn? And What Did they Win?

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Edward I Marries Eleanor of Castile: The 16 Children of the King of England

On November 1, 1254, Edward I married his first wife, Eleanor of Castile. They had 16 children together but it was their youngest who became the next king!

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The Birth of George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence: A Promising Life Thrown Away

On October 21, 1449, the third son of Richard, Duke of York was born. George Plantagenet had a promising life but threw it all away.

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Richard III: The Tudor Villain or a Man Misunderstood?

Richard III is often blamed for a lot of things during his reign. However, what were the events that led to his coronation and was he really the villain the Tudors made him?

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Richard II and Henry IV: The Lineage that Led to the War of the Roses

On September 30, 1399, Henry IV was officially named King of England. He deposed his cousin, Richard II, and set up the events of the War of the Roses.

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