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HistoryDid Henry VIII’s grandmother Elizabeth Woodville die of plagueDoes the discovered letter from 1511 prove that the White Queen died from the plague?
HistoryJohn Knox – the Scottish religious reformerMartin Luther is synonymous with Protestantism in Germany. In France, John Calvin led the reform movement. Scotland, too, had its giant of ecclesiastical reform in John Knox.
HistoryTraditional British Christmas mince pies – A journey through history and flavorWhether enjoyed with a dollop of brandy butter or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, each bite is a delicious journey through time and tradition, bringing the warmth of the season to your festive gatherings.
CultureScots have a word for a grey October day and it sounds exactly like it feelsDreich, gloaming, tattie and steaming are among the Scottish terms that do the work several English words would struggle with.
RoyalsWho is Prince Richard, Duke of GloucesterPrince Richard the Duke of Gloucester is the late Queen’s cousin and a full-time working member of the Royal Family.
TravelHow coal, cloth and steel built YorkshireModern Yorkshire was manufactured from cloth, coal, and steel, and the tale of its construction in the 18th and 19th centuries can be explored in a day.
HistoryHave you seen this footage from Princess Margaret’s wedding?Have you seen this clip?
TravelThe glorious dead – the war memorials around Great BritainIn the aftermath of the First World War British people needed a place to focus their loss and grief. War memorials were erected up and down the country in a show of national pride that lasts to this day.
HistoryA Royal Affair: The Fairytale Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleThere are few events that capture the world's attention quite like a royal wedding. And when it comes to the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it was nothing short of a modern fairytale come to life.
CultureScottish foods you should try before you dieA look at what Scottish food is all about. Think Scottish food is all haggis and potatoes? Well, you wouldn’t be far wrong...