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Daniel Liebotwitz & Charlie Pearson's book about the last and most controversial African expedition led by Henry Morton Stanley. more...
Soon after its discovery in 1837, the Sarcophagus of Menkaura was lost when the ship carrying it, the Beatrice, disappeared in or near the Mediterranean. more...
How to Collect British Napoleonic Figures
Collecting Napoleonic wargaming figures is a relaxing hobby and a great way to learn about the history of the Napoleonic Wars. The first step is deciding on figure size. more...
For most of British history, people used privies or holes to relieve themselves, but the Victorian era saw a host of new inventions to address the growing problem. more...
Together the brothers Henry and John Fielding created London's first police force. more...
Essentially soldiers at sea, the Royal Marines of the British Navy achieved their lasting fame serving under the great commanders Nelson and Cochrane. more...
Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain. more...
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Philanthropists of 19th Century Britain
In 1840, the British Parliament was presented with a shocking document that revealed the appalling conditions endured by women and children working in the coal mines more...
The English Aristocracy in the 18th Century
In the 18th century, the aristocracy in England was in a supremely powerful position. They controlled the government, owned most of the land and enjoyed colossal wealth more...
The Murder of Captain James Cook, 1779
Although it may sound a contradiction in terms, killing a god for the benefit of a community was not uncommon in the Pacific Islands during the 18th century more...
Charles Dickens and the Metropolitan Police
When the Metropolitan Police Force, founded by Sir Robert Peel, started work in London, England, in 1829, there was plenty of crime to investigate and criminals to catch more...
Mental Illness in the Victorian Era
By: Beth Ellen
The Victorian Era (1837-1901) was a time of change. One important change was in the treatment of mental illness. more...
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Rupert Taylor
In Victorian England many children as young as five began working in the most appalling conditions imaginable. more...
The Bloody Code and The English Legal System
The French Revolution of 1789 cast a long shadow over the English legal system, raising fears that its influence might give the populace subversive ideas. more...
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