Category: Politics

The Great Plague of London

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The Great Plague was the biggest epidemic since the Black Death, as one-sixth of London’s population perished as the wealthy fled to their country estates.

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Rebuilding London After The Great Fire

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A massive rebuilding programme took place after London’s Great Fire in 1666 and took about fifty years to complete.

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The Great Fire of London: The Dreadful Judgement

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The Great Fire of London destroyed most of the medieval city within days. Some believed it was God’s judgement upon a sinful city, including Charles II’s debauched court.

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The Overbury Murder: Lust, adultery, corruption and witchcraft at James I’s Court

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Sir Thomas Overbury’s murder caused a major scandal during James I’s reign. It damaged the monarchy and James’ court was condemned as evil and corrupt.

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Henry VII (1485-1509): The Businessman King

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Henry VII brought peace, prosperity and national pride to England. His reign ended the bloody Wars of the Roses. He became an outstandingly successful English king.

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Oliver Cromwell: The Republic Leader The ARM Never Mention on ANZAC Day

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Britain’s former war-veteran-turned Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell was born on 25 April.

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Gallipoli 1915: Dardanelles Campaign

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Winston Churchill, as First Lord of the Admiralty, ordered a bombardment of the Dardanelles in October 1914—a month before the Ottoman Empire formally entered the war.

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Joanna I, The Mad Queen of Castile

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Joanna of Castile was declared unfit to rule by her father but many historians believe she suffered from bipolar disorder or clinical depression. She was born in Toledo, the capital of Castile, on 6 November 1479, the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferdinand’s third child. She inherited her Trastámara ancestors’ very fair complexion, blue eyes and…

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Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester: Australia’s First Royal Governor-General

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Prime Minister John Curtin believed appointing a member of the royal family would improve chances Britain maintained its commitment to Australia’s defence during World War II.

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Australia’s Role in the Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII Gave up Throne for Mrs Simpson

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The Australian Government also insisted Edward VIII abdicated rather than marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

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