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HistoryHoneymoons and holidays – How much do you know about the Royal Yacht Britannia?The Royal Yacht Britannia served the Queen for 44 years from its launch on April 16th, 1953 until it was decommissioned in 1997.TravelIconic British locations! Our favourite places to visitWe asked our contributors to tell us a little bit about some of their favorite spots in Britain. Here's what they said.HistoryPrincess Diana was criticized for her ‘ignorance of’ Northern IrelandPrincess Diana was criticized for her "ignorance" of Northern Ireland after describing it as part of Ireland, according to a recently declassified note from 1993.HistoryBritish Pathé footage of George Orwell at the premiere of “1984”Have a look at this incredible footage from George Orwell's 1984 premiere.CultureFive British period dramas to revisitYou've watched Downton Abbey and lapped up Peaky Blinders? You're gotten hooked on British period dramas!HistoryThree of the best British historical mysteriesThere are dozens of unsolved murders and curious causes throughout Britain's noted history, we take a look at three of the best.HistoryJFK and Jackie insulted Queen Elizabeth at royal dinnerHow accurate is the The Crown's depiction of the 1961 meeting of the Kennedys and Queen Elizabeth II?RoyalsDid Queen Elizabeth use secret signals to communicate with her staff?The Queen reportedly had a number of secret hand signals. Did you know about them?TravelBritish landscapes from your favorite books to explore on vacationBring British literature to life by visiting the setting of one of your favourite novels, from Jane Austen to D.H. Lawrence we take a look at ten of the best.CultureBritain’s last romantic poet Dylan ThomasThe upbringing, genius and eventual demise - everything you need to know about the Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas.