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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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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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We’re going to party like it’s 1629… the masques, the music and the mayhem of Banqueting House

What music soundtracked 17th-century England? Ahead of a DJ set in Banqueting House, Georgia Mann looks at the wild, the experimental, the melancholic – and why a theorbo caused a security alert

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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.

The Conversation

Queen James review – a fabulous documentary about the male lovers of Britain’s first king

Historian Gareth Russell has a gift. He’s entertaining and endlessly amusing in this confident TV transfer of his book about James I’s intimate companions

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the people fighting to clear their loved ones’ names

This new series talks to the families of those who are serving prison sentences for crimes they believe they didn’t do. Plus, discover more about Britain’s first king, James I. Here’s what to watch this evening

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The Scottish king who wrote a treatise on demonology and obsessed over witches

In the 16th century, witches and demons weren’t just for Halloween. People were terrified and preoccupied with them – even kings.

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Trump has gone home but Britain’s problems will remain. Starmer’s invitation was a big mistake

All the pomp and circumstance can’t distract from the hate and division. The PM must summon the courage to act, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan

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The 'commanding' and 'grand' castle that was home to ‘Scotland’s uncrowned king’

The castle has featured in films and shows, including Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Game of Thrones.

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From The Friend to Taskmaster: your complete entertainment guide for the week ahead

Naomi Watts is landed with a big dog in a poignant tale of loss, while the long-running comedy gameshow serves up its wildest lineup yet

The Guardian - UK

Hidden London: Charlton House and Gardens

Often overlooked — except by locals — this is a place rich in history, says John Darlington

Evening Standard

7 Years Later, One 'Doctor Who' Actor Repeats a Weird Tradition

The first guest star of 'Doctor Who' Season 2 is following a long line of familiar faces. But this is nothing new.

Inverse

Queen James by Gareth Russell review – all the king’s men

The complicated life and passionate love affairs of Great Britain’s first monarch

The Guardian - UK

In brief: Queen James; The Paris Dancer; Melting Point – review

A stirring account of the queer first king of Britain; a vivid tale of life in second world war France; and an innovative family memoir about Jewish emigration to Texas

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Historic Linlithgow Palace sign for sale on eBay for £5000

A historic Scottish site sign is for sale on eBay for £5000.

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Letters from Lord Byron, Elizabeth I and Benjamin Franklin among collection discovered in British stately home

Rare autographed cache found by researcher at National Trust’s Waddesdon Manor

The Guardian - UK

Remember, remember, the fifth of November, when a bad guy tried to blow up a political system

A dastardly plot is afoot to burn it all down by any means necessary. Sound familiar, asks Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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The Scapegoat by Lucy Hughes-Hallett review – James I’s beloved bedfellow

A biography of the Duke of Buckingham brings the royal favourite, and his ‘entrancingly strange’ world, to life

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The disaster that was Battle of Flodden in Scottish Borders

IN this penultimate part of my series on the ancient history of the Scottish Borders, I will deal with momentous events, none more tragic than the…

Cycling Weekly

The Tour's left-field turn: sampling stage nine of the Tour de France

Stage nine of the Tour de France, taking place on Sunday 7 July, features 32km on the white roads of the Champagne region. Steve Shrubsall grabs his gravel bike to sample what lies in wait for the peloton

The Guardian - UK

Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials review – the misogyny will make you want to smash furniture

The actor is an engaging, funny host for this thoughtful documentary’s journey into witch-hunts and their underlying sexism. It’s eye-opening TV

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7 best shows like 'Shogun' to watch after the miniseries

Watch the best shows like "Shogun," including "Rome" and "Game of Thrones"

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Dorset couple find 17th-century treasure hoard while renovating kitchen

‘Poorton coin hoard’, discovered under floor by Betty and Robert Fooks, expected to fetch £35,000 at auction

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Starz Premieres Intricate 17Th-Century Drama 'Mary & George' With Unpredictable Tone

Delve into the captivating world of 'Mary & George' on Starz, a historical drama filled with intrigue, betrayal, and power struggles in 17th-century England.

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TV tonight: real-life Jacobean intrigue for fans of Mary & George

Bloody docu-drama Royal Kill List tells the vengeful tale of Charles II. Plus: the ever-loveable Mel Giedroyc hears more cringeworthy celebrity stories. Here’s what to watch tonight

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