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William the Conqueror
William the Conqueror was the first Norman king of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 10…
Theseus
Theseus was the hero of many Greek legends, most notably Theseus and the Minotaur but was he a real …
Henry VIII
If you think of an English monarch, 9 times out of 10 Henry VIII will come to mind. He was an imposi…
Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun was a young Boy King, lost to history, until his fully intact tomb was discovered in the…
Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin has become a legendary figure, a heroic dandy, with ballads written about him, popular t…
Ghandi
An Indian lawyer who used nonviolent resistance and persuasion to lead the successful campaign for I…