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The royal crown branded on enslaved Africans: Britain’s monarchy and the slave trade

From Elizabeth I’s backing of early voyages to royal investment in trafficking companies, generations of monarchs were central to Britain’s slave trade

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Around 1600, a pioneering English physician and natural philosopher invented versorium, the first electroscope, and detected the presence of static electric charges

Around 1600, William Gilbert invented the versorium, the first electroscope, to detect static electric charges. The English physician and natural philosopher studied electricity and magnetism through experiments. His work helped separate magnetism from static electricity. He also argued that Earth is a giant magnet and used a terrella to demonstrate…

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TV tonight: this heartwrenching drama about Indigenous child welfare will make you seethe with anger

Flash-forward 18 years, when a grown-up woman confronts her adoptive mother. Plus: the Spanish Armada tries to overthrow Elizabeth I. Here’s what to watch this evening

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A Dorset couple renovating their farmhouse kitchen found more than 1,000 coins buried since England’s Civil War

When Robert and Betty Fooks bought South Poorton Farm in West Dorset in 2019, they knew the 17th-century long house would need extensive work before it felt like home. What they did not expect was to find a piece of English history buried directly beneath their kitchen floor. While digging…

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Quote of the Day by Cate Blanchett: 'Who would want a face that hasn't seen or lived properly...'- Inspiring life lessons on experience, beauty, growing older and embracing every stage of life by Australian actress famous for her roles in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies

Cate Blanchett embraces her wrinkles, viewing them as meaningful landmarks of a life richly experienced. This stance opposes societal norms that push for a youthful facade. She believes that laughter and lived experiences add character, making each line and mark unique. In a world obsessed with perpetual youth, she champions…

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Who really wrote Elizabeth I’s angriest letter? New research reveals a hidden hand

On February 10 1586, Elizabeth I wrote one of her most famous letters: a furious rebuke to her favourite, Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. She sharply reprimanded him for disobeying her.

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Cate Blanchett praises William for being ‘extraordinary’ climate leader

The 57-year-old Australian actress, who portrayed Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 film Elizabeth, worked with William on the Earthshot Prize Council.

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Cate Blanchett hails Prince William as ‘extraordinary leader’ on climate crisis

The actor says the prince ‘inherited’ his passion from his father

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Six of history’s most dangerous fashion trends

Staying on top of the latest fashion trends can sometimes mean sacrificing your own health and comfort for style.

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Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth I: ‘To be a king and wear a crown is a thing more glorious to them that…’ – Timeless words reveal the hidden burden of power and leadership

Queen Elizabeth I's words highlight leadership's unseen pressures and sacrifices. She ruled England and Ireland for nearly forty-five years, facing many challenges. Her reign saw political stability and significant cultural achievements during the Elizabethan Age. Elizabeth's decision to remain unmarried symbolized her devotion to her kingdom. This perspective offers timeless…

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Queen Elizabeth I's hidden portrait reappears inside a fingertip-sized amber pendant after more than 400 years

A small object has surfaced in London that sits somewhere between jewellery and historical record, though it refuses to settle neatly into either category. A pendant, no larger than something that could rest on a fingertip, carries within it a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I carved into amber. It is…

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‘Giggly, mischievous and extremely generous’: tributes to Penelope Keith

After her death this week aged 86, colleagues of The Good Life actor remember a star who remained kind, funny and grounded despite her formidable stage presence

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Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth I: ‘Those who appear the most sanctified are…’

Queen Elizabeth I, born in 1533, navigated a tumultuous early life before ascending the throne in 1558. Her reign ushered in the Elizabethan Age, a period of significant political, commercial, and cultural growth for England, including a flourishing of arts and literature. Her insightful quote warns against judging solely by…

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From Queen Elizabeth's astrologer to Norway's clairvoyant princess: Royals drawn to the supernatural

From astrology and alchemy to spirit communication and angelic visions, the supernatural has fascinated royalty for centuries. Kings, queens and emperors have consulted astrologers, sought guidance from mystics and pursued extraordinary claims that promised healing, hidden knowledge or even immortality. While some of these practices were once regarded as legitimate…

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Throwback to the first time King Charles III was pictured with the famous red dispatch box

King Charles III was photographed performing his official duties with the traditional red dispatch box, marking a significant moment shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's mourning period. These meticulously handcrafted boxes, a symbol of the monarchy's administrative nature, deliver vital state papers to the sovereign, ensuring continuous engagement with government officials.

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Elizabeth I refused to go to bed before she died – a stubborn final act that reflected her reign

In March 1603, Elizabeth I refused to go to bed. For days, she sat on cushions in her Richmond Palace chamber, silent and withdrawn, as her courtiers waited for the end. It’s a final moment that can be read not simply as the failing of her body, but as the…

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English choirs seek to protect a musical tradition little changed since Queen Elizabeth I

A campaign is underway to protect England's choral music tradition, which has thrived for nearly 500 years

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15 Notable Figures From History Who Likely Passed Away As Virgins

From Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled an entire nation, to romance writers like Emily Brontë and Jane Austen, who captured love on paper, these 15 historical figures are widely believed to have lived and passed away as virgins.

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Capturing a Queen review – you’ll lose your head looking at so many pictures of Anne Boleyn

Historians have amassed the largest group of portraits of Henry VIII’s second wife, whom he began courting 500 years ago (and beheaded 10 years later). But do we really need a public vote on the best likeness?

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There have been 59 royal arrests in UK history – Charles I was not the last before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother to King Charles III, on suspicion of misconduct in office has come as a shock to many. Numerous articles in diverse media have described the arrest of a member of the royal family as “unprecedented”.

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How many members of the British royal family have been arrested?

While modern royals have had brushes with the law, you have to go back to the English Civil War to find another who was arrested

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From statement sleeves to the codpiece: 5 fashions which should come back from Tudor England

There are few dynasties in history as well-known as the Tudors. From Henry VIII’s six wives to Elizabeth I’s defeat of the Spanish Armada, the Tudors continue to capture imaginations.

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Hidden detail found in Anne Boleyn portrait was ‘witchcraft rebuttal’, say historians

Exclusive: Underdrawing suggests attempt to debunk myth that former wife of Henry VIII had sixth finger

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Why She Never Married Yet Ruled an Empire: The Virgin Queen’s Secret

Queen Elizabeth I was a monarch who reigned in England at a period of political threat, religious fragmentation, and power abuse. Elizabeth was single in contrast to the majority of queens, who got married to make alliances or have heirs. Neither was it a weakness nor a chance decision. It…

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Straight from the heart: 'Love Letters' exhibition examines 500 years of emotions

Love is, famously, a many-splendoured thing, encompassing a multitude of emotion. Such feelings expressed on paper over half a century are now on show in a new exhibition titled “Love Letters” that's open at Britain’s National Archives in London.

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