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Annus Horribilis
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The honeymoon of James VI and Anna of Denmark
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The American clergy who helped women get abortions before
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The French royal mistresses who made it about more than sex
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Did Thomas Seymour sexually abuse the teenage Princess Elizabeth?
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Did Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville marry for love?
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When Mary met Philip: a Tudor queen in love
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Valentine's celebrations in history
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