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The little known story of two English nobles who fought the last ever private battle on English soil. The rural folk of one quiet corner of Great Britain have let much of the island's long, tumultuous history pass them by. In the year 1470, a traveller might have set out from London and headed due... Continue Reading →
Throughout history kings, queens, emperors and other rulers are seldom remembered in a positive light, but in this list let's take a look at 10 aristocrats responsible for such horrid crimes they’ll give you nightmares. Emperor Qianfei Emperor Qianfei of the 5th Century AD (thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com) Dubbed China’s Caligula, Emperor Qianfei ruled in the 5th Century.... Continue Reading →
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