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82Nefertiti – Where Did She Come From and Where Did She Go?
Nefertiti was one of the most beautiful and glamorous queens of the ancient world. But little is known about her origins. Was she Egyptian or was she a foreign princess? Her end is equally mysterious. Did she die a natural death? Did she fall from grace in some way? Or did she change her name and rule as a pharaoh?
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84New Year Customs in Great Britain – The Celtic Lands
How is New Year celebrated in Great Britain? Many of the traditions of New Year's Eve date from pagan times, from the old fire rituals of the Celts. Hogmanay in Scotland is the biggest celebration in the United kingdom, with it's traditions of First Footing, swinging fire balls and cleaning the house!
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82Nefertari – Ramesses II’s Beloved Queen
Queen Nefertari - 'she for whom the sun doth shine' - was the Great Royal Wife of the legendary Pharaoh Ramesses II, and was shown depicted prominently by his side for more than twenty years. Was this a true love match or merely a political and dynastic union?
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73Buying a Slow Cooker? – The Benefits of Slow Cooking
So you are looking to buy a slow cooker? What are the benefits of using a slow cooker? You will find that slow cooking will save you both time and money, and will allow you to cook wonderful, tasty and healthy dishes for you and your family!
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90Christmas Evergreens – The Tradition of Holly & Ivy at Christmas
Decorating your home at Christmas is one of life's great pleasures. But when you bring in the holly and ivy do you think of the traditions and legends surrounding these two evergreen plants? Travel back into our past to see why holly and ivy are so popular at Christmas
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80Buying Jewellery? - Then Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend!
Jewellery since ancient times has been a very popular gift. In days gone by, and still today in some cultures around the world, girls would be given expensive jewellery as part of their dowries, kings would...
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72Kalbarri – Why Choose Kalbarri as a Holiday Destination?
Kalbarri is a stunning resort on the coast of Western Australia, north of Perth. Kalbarri offers sunny, hot weather, sandy beaches, beautiful landscapes, lots of activities and a wide range of accommodation and eateries.
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88Buying a New Bathrobe? – How to Choose a Great Dressing Gown
Are you looking to buy a new bathrobe for yourself or as a gift? Well there are lots of bathrobes on the market to choose from, so read on to see whether organic cotton towelling, waffle, velour or chenille are what you want in a bathrobe or dressing gown?
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77Mystery People of History – Amy Robsart
The mystery of the death of Amy Robsart has fascinated us for generations. Was she murdered to further her husband Robert Dudley's ambitions to marry Queen Elizabeth I? Did she commit suicide of was her death simply a tragic accident?
6 comments74Cracked Heels – What Are The Causes of Cracked Heels and How Can You Deal With Them?
Cracked heels, or heel fissures, is an unsightly and frequently painful condition. So what causes cracked heels and how to you get your feet looking and feeling good again!
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