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Stories about ancient Rome?
Did you know that: The Romans had built a road network of 53,000 miles by the early fourth century. …
Letter of marque- legal pirates
Yes, there were legal pirates. A letter of marque was given by governments in the 16,17 & 18th …
Steamboat Willie
“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.”…
Odd sayings that come from The 1500s
Do you know where the tradition of the bride carrying a bouquet on her wedding day came from? It was…
Henry VIII’s daughter takes her mother’s side!
It all happened because a daughter was unhappy because her dad left her mum! The Acts of Supremacy O…
How dangerous was Henry VIII court
It is estimated that 57,000 could have been executed during the reign of Henry VIII. I understand th…