Mary I (Bloody Mary): 25 Interesting Facts
Here are 25 very important facts about Mary I of England (1516-1558), the cold-blooded, fanatic queen of England who spent her 5-year reign burning Protestants at the stake. Owing to...
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Timeline: Mary I of England (“Bloody Mary”)
Worldhistoryedu.com digs deep into the major events and crucial facts about the life, reign and dark legacy of Mary I of England – one of England’s bloodiest and most ruthless...
Masquerade Ball: History and Major Facts
A masquerade ball is a social event that involves participants donning costumes and masquerade face masks. The goal of the event, aside from being one often meant for entertainment, involving...
William Wallace: Who was he, and how did he die?
William Wallace was a leading member of the Scottish knights and landowners who fought to defend their homes from the English army during the Wars of Scottish Independence. In 1297,...
Why Elizabeth I of England Stayed Unmarried all her Life
Throughout her life, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) remained resolute in spite of all the scorn that came her way for not getting married. Many of her advisers strongly counselled her to...
