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How Historically Accurate Was Shakespeare?
Some time ago I watched "Shakespeare In Love" on TV with a friend of mine, who was complaining about its lack of historical accuracy. However, the bard himself is also known to have distorted fact with artistic licence. Let's look at a few examples.
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Songs That Defined Their Era
Though they might not necessarily change the world, some songs particularly stand out for defining a particular genre or era. Not everyone will agree with me.
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Famous People You Probably Didn't Know Had Music Careers or Hit Songs
Some of the unlikeliest people have been on the charts. Here's just a handful.
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Companies That Were Involved With Nazi Germany
Many companies still going strong today were hugely involved with Nazi Germany. Some of course were incidental, while others had some very sinister connections.
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Famous People Who Died While Performing
Some would say it's how they'd have wanted to be remembered. These performers all died treading the boards.
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From Walpole to Johnson. A History of the Prime Ministers of Great Britain
British Prime Ministers, or First Lords of the Treasury to give it its proper title. Number Ten Downing Street has been home to some of the greatest and worst characters in British history.
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Review of the Wild Frontier Survival Kit
This 12-in-one survival kit from Wild Frontier is good value.
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Historical Figures Who Allegedly Died on the Toilet
Many people in history have died at inconvenient times or places. This is a handful of those who probably, if they'd had any say in the matter, would have chosen a different place to expire.
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Historical Figures Who Allegedly Died During Sexual Intercourse
The title says it all really. Here are a number of people who died at inappropriate moments.
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Bridges on the River Thames
Though everyone knows the famous ones, there are actually 33 Greater London bridges across the Thames from the Tower to Hampton Court.
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Famous Historical Drug Users and Addicts
Recreational drug use didn't start in the 60's, or even in the Jazz age. Some of these users may well surprise you.
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A Historical Tour of London Via the British Version of the Monopoly Board Game: a 21st Century View
³This is a journey around the British version of the board game Monopoly, which is set in London. These are the different properties on the board, which was compiled in the 1930's. Have the values changed? Why were they included in the first place? Lets look at it from a 21st century perspective.
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London Rock 'n' Roll Landmarks That Have Inspired Iconic Bands and Covers
From the Beatles to David Bowie, London locations feature prominently in the history of popular music. Here are just a few.
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London's Victoria Embankment
What landmarks can you see on the Embankment? It's amazing the things you didn't know that you didn't know.
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Why Do the Brits Drive on the Left?
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The London Stone
One of London's oldest treasures and most people don't even know it exists.