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The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of England

The Interregnum: Britain’s republican decade

An illustration of Colonel Blood

What happened to Colonel Thomas Blood?

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The Floralia, an ancient Roman celebration of fertility and nature that took place around early May

What is the history behind May Day and why do we celebrate it?

The cast of Downton Abbey in front of Highclere Castle. (Image by Alamy)

The upstairs/downstairs world of Downton Abbey: how true to life is it?

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Q&A Where is William Shakespeare buried – and is there a curse on his grave?

Ramblers pictured on Kinder Scout in 1932

Kinder Scout Mass Trespass: how the Peak District became Britain’s first national park

St George’s Day: 11 facts about England’s patron saint

An iconic figure in running history, Kathrine Switzer is the first woman to have officially run the Boston Marathon. (Photo by Getty Images)

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From running marathons to working the nightshift: 8 surprising things women were banned from doing through history

A still from James Cameron's 'Titanic'. (Image by Alamy)

How accurate are the most famous films about Titanic?

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Where is Bridgerton filmed? 5 places to visit for fans of the popular Netflix period drama

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Marrying for love: Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville

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