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Ten states that existed after the Ratification of Independence, within the modern-day borders of the USA with effective autonomy from Washington DC whilst possessing many, if not all, of the features of a sovereign state. State of Vermont (1777–1791) The area of Vermont in New England came to be settled by subjects of the British... Continue Reading →
The fraudster and swindler who almost talked his way into becoming king of a tiny mountain realm, armed with a catalogue of lies and a manifesto for modernisation To be a vocational swindler, fraudster, conman, trickster, scam artist, is to be someone typically unconscionable; someone who is successful in one’s lies by telling them with... Continue Reading →
The tiny isle of Lundy has sheltered rebels, eccentrics and even a band of Barbary pirates. This is the story of Lundy’s rich history. Map showing Lundy to the south of the busy Bristol Channel Lundy seems an innocuous island; sitting just 10 nautical miles (19km) off the Devon coastline, it’s a mere three miles... Continue Reading →
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