British, Scottish & Irish History

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  How Did the Fall of Roman Britain Create King Arthur?

  thecollector.com - Cameron Hughes

  The collapse of Roman authority in the island province of Britannia in the 4th and 5th centuries is a historical blind spot for which the extant …

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  Elizabeth I heavily influenced by loss of mother Anne Boleyn at young age

  The Guardian - Lucy Knight

  Evidence that both women experienced stress and anxiety, with Elizabeth traumatised by mother’s death and issue of marriage Elizabeth I was heavily influenced by her mother Anne Boleyn, despite the fact that the latter died when the Tudor queen was less than three years old, according to the …

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  Trade, religion and diversity: how Tudor London became a global city

  historyextra.com - jerrybrotton

  During the reigns of the Tudor monarchs of the 16th century, London opened its doors to a diverse cast of newcomers, from Moroccan ambassadors to …

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  Tenzing Norgay: the Sherpa mountaineer who first conquered Everest

  historyextra.com - jonathanwilkes

  The 1953 British expedition to tame the world’s highest mountain, once and for all, relied on the unparalleled expertise of local Sherpas. But, as …

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  Was there ever a real Robin Hood?

  historyskills.com

  Robin Hood, the legendary outlaw hero of English medieval folklore, has captured the global imagination for centuries. Known for his distinctive green …

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  10 Facts About King James VI and I

  mentalfloss.com - Lorna Wallace

  James VI and I is sometimes overshadowed in historical memory by the royal women who preceded him. As the only child of Mary, Queen of Scots, he …