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Royals and witchcraft: Eleanor Cobham

Eleanor Cobham is perhaps one of the lesser known royal wives of medieval times. As with most women of her time, not much is known of her youth. She was born around 1400, probably at Sterborough Castle in Kent, which didn’t survive the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Her parents were Reginald Cobham, 3rd Baron Sterborough, 3rd Lord Cobham and Eleanor Culpeper. When she was around 22 years old, she…
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Queens and witchcraft: Isabella of Angouleme

Queens and witchcraft aren’t words that go together. In books and in films, witches are the wicked women who stand in the way of pretty princesses as they search for a happy ending. In the history of royalty, witchcraft was a tool to use against women who might…
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This illustrated map shows every royal residence in the UK

When thinking about royal residences, usually Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, and maybe Balmoral Castle come to mind. But the British royal family actually occupy 20 properties around the UK, ranging from castles to quaint cottages – and one you can even hire for your own getaway. Whether they’re in Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or good old England, The…
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Major restoration at Windsor Castle opens new path to the past for visitors

A grand entrance hall once shut off by Queen Victoria has been restored and reopened after hundreds of years to allow visitors a more spectacular entrance into Windsor Castle. The castle’s Inner Hall was created by George IV in the 1820s as a space to receive official guests and with its restoration, it now “serves its original purpose as a magnificent welcome area for visitors to…
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"I like Ike!" President Dwight D. Eisenhower and royal orders

One of, if not the, most decorated man to have served as President of the United States was Dwight D. Eisenhower or “Ike” as he was commonly known. The reason for his long list of US and foreign honours relates to his time serving in World War Two where he was General, the Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, and helped orchestrate the…
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