The Babington plot in 1586 almost results in the assassination of Queen Elizabeth of England.
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Sunday, 19 April 2015
Gerald Ratner and his Catastrophic 'Midas Touch' in 1991
Just one comment by Gerald Ratner wrecks his enormous company in 1991.
Friday, 10 April 2015
The Extraordinary Gunpowder Plot Aftermath in 1605
The events that follow the Gunpowder are equally enthralling.
Thursday, 2 April 2015
Mary Seacole - The Creole with a Teacup and the Crimean War, 1854-1856
Mary Seacole's contribution to nursing is as important as Florence Nightingale.
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