Is this Lucrezia Borgia? Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:09:00 +0100
Lucrezia Borgia is the most infamous member of one of the Renaissance’s best known families, the Borgias, thanks to a popular, but probably entirely false, reputation as a poisoner. Until... Permalink: http://europeanhistory.about.com/b/a/258011.htm
Photo Study finds more History Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:09:00 +0100
You might think that, being a heavily populated island, Britain’s historical sites are all well known, but the truth is they’re not. For example, archaeologists have just finished a study... Permalink: http://europeanhistory.about.com/b/a/258009.htm
Video of Arthur Conan Doyle Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:55:00 +0100
Arthur Conan Doyle is best known today for his stories about (now legendary) detective Sherlock Holmes, films of which have gone a long way to influencing how people view Britain... Permalink: http://europeanhistory.about.com/b/a/258004.htm
Hadrian’s Wall Repairs Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:54:00 +0100
Hadrian’s Wall was a continuous fortification which stretched across northern Britain, from the east to west coast, to act as a defence for the northern limits of the Roman Empire.... Permalink: http://europeanhistory.about.com/b/a/258003.htm