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Read about the worst that Mother Nature has thrown at Britain When Mother Nature gets angry the effects can be both spectacular and catastrophic. Stories of homes getting obliterated by violent winds, buildings rocking on their foundations or tornadoes tearing across the land rarely emanate from Great Britain, however. The UK has it seems a... Continue Reading →
The story of the hero policeman who sniffed out trouble to save the lives of his neighbours When the nose knows you’d better take notice; that was certainly the case for Police Constable Nick Shaw in the wee hours of the 9th of January, 1987. It was because of this policeman’s sense of smell and... Continue Reading →
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 Dubbed China’s Caligula, Emperor Qianfei ruled in the 5th Century. He... Continue Reading →
