The Notorious Babington Plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth, 1586

The Babington plot in 1586 almost results in the assassination of Queen Elizabeth of England.

Gerald Ratner and his Catastrophic 'Midas Touch' in 1991

Just one comment by Gerald Ratner wrecks his enormous company in 1991.

The Extraordinary Gunpowder Plot Aftermath in 1605

The events that follow the Gunpowder are equally enthralling.

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.