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Inside King Alfred’s Tower, A Stunning Folly That’s Stood In Southern England Since The 18th Century

Built in 1769, King Alfred’s Tower was meant to commemorate the end of the Seven Years’ War and honor King George III.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 17, 2021

Inside King Alfred’s Tower, A Stunning Folly That’s Stood In Southern England Since The 18th Century

Built in 1769, King Alfred’s Tower was meant to commemorate the end of the Seven Years’ War and honor King George III.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 17, 2021

Ian Brady, The Nazi-Obsessed Scot Who Brutalized Five Children In 1960s England

With his girlfriend Myra Hindley, Ian Brady kidnapped, tortured, and murdered five children — one as young as 10 — in a series of notorious slayings known as the Moors Murders.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 13, 2021

Ian Brady, The Nazi-Obsessed Scot Who Brutalized Five Children In 1960s England

With his girlfriend Myra Hindley, Ian Brady kidnapped, tortured, and murdered five children — one as young as 10 — in a series of notorious slayings known as the Moors Murders.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 13, 2021

This Week In History News, Aug. 8 – 14

Wild West opera sets uncovered, macabre Roman key handle found, prehistoric dragon-like pterosaur unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 13, 2021

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This Week In History News, Aug. 8 – 14

Wild West opera sets uncovered, macabre Roman key handle found, prehistoric dragon-like pterosaur unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • August 13, 2021

Ancient Roman Relic Unearthed In England Shows British Prisoners Were Executed By Lions

The key handle was found at an excavation in Leicester and depicts a scraggly-haired man being devoured by a lion.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 12, 2021

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Ancient Roman Relic Unearthed In England Shows British Prisoners Were Executed By Lions

The key handle was found at an excavation in Leicester and depicts a scraggly-haired man being devoured by a lion.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 12, 2021

Meet The Mods: The Mid-Century Fashionistas Who Took Britain By Storm

In prosperous post-World War II Britain, an aspirational generation of middle-class idealists arose who expressed their progressive ideas through stylish fashions.

By Chris Altman • Aug 2, 2021

Meet The Mods: The Mid-Century Fashionistas Who Took Britain By Storm

In prosperous post-World War II Britain, an aspirational generation of middle-class idealists arose who expressed their progressive ideas through stylish fashions.

By Chris Altman • August 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of The Dunblane Massacre — And How It Changed Gun Laws In The U.K. Forever

The 1996 Dunblane massacre was the deadliest school shooting in the history of the modern United Kingdom. But it was also the last.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 2, 2021

The Horrific Story Of The Dunblane Massacre — And How It Changed Gun Laws In The U.K. Forever

The 1996 Dunblane massacre was the deadliest school shooting in the history of the modern United Kingdom. But it was also the last.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 2, 2021

This Week In History News, Jul. 25 – 31

Trove of Jurassic starfish uncovered, 890-million-year-old "spongelike" fossils found, Roman amphitheater unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • Jul 30, 2021

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This Week In History News, Jul. 25 – 31

Trove of Jurassic starfish uncovered, 890-million-year-old "spongelike" fossils found, Roman amphitheater unearthed.

By All That's Interesting • July 30, 2021

Jack The Ripper’s ‘From Hell’ Letter And The Macabre Story Behind It

Today, there are only three Jack the Ripper letters that investigators believe may be credible. But only the "From Hell" letter was sent along with a human kidney.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 29, 2021

Jack The Ripper’s ‘From Hell’ Letter And The Macabre Story Behind It

Today, there are only three Jack the Ripper letters that investigators believe may be credible. But only the "From Hell" letter was sent along with a human kidney.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 29, 2021

Inside Caerlaverock Castle, The Mighty Fortress That Holds 800 Years Of Scottish History

Built in the 13th century by Clan Maxwell, Caerlaverock Castle is a striking triangular fortress on Scotland’s southern coast — which can still be visited today.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 26, 2021

Inside Caerlaverock Castle, The Mighty Fortress That Holds 800 Years Of Scottish History

Built in the 13th century by Clan Maxwell, Caerlaverock Castle is a striking triangular fortress on Scotland’s southern coast — which can still be visited today.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 26, 2021

27 Stunning Photos Of McDermott’s Castle, The Irish Palace With A Haunting Secret

Standing on a tiny island in Lough Key in Ireland, McDermott’s Castle has a rich and eerie history that dates back to the 12th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 21, 2021

27 Stunning Photos Of McDermott’s Castle, The Irish Palace With A Haunting Secret

Standing on a tiny island in Lough Key in Ireland, McDermott’s Castle has a rich and eerie history that dates back to the 12th century.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 21, 2021