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Accused Witches and Their Suicides in Early Mod...

In June 1629, Janet Hill was accused and imprisoned for witchcraft in Preston. History of the burgh of Conongate by John Mackay, reports that Hill hung herself, and her remains...

Eleanor Cobham: A Royal Tragedy of Blame and Be...

The tragedy of Eleanor Cobham is often times referred to in passing as an unfortunate event in Henry IV’s reign. In reality however, the accusations against her and her relatively...

Emma Duffin a legacy of courage by Beth Duffin

Emma Duffin was born on the 8th of November 1883, into a privileged and well-connected family in Belfast. She was the fourth of nine children. Growing up, she was educated...

Achilles and Odysseus – The choice of a lifetim...

Two men. Achilles and Odysseus. Two central themes across two books. The Iliad and the Odyssey. War and Home. The factual truth of their existence is uncertain, but the meaning...

Virile King to psychotic despot: The changing p...

The representation of King Henry VIII has changed drastically between his 16th century reign and present day. Not only has his changing representation charted the emergence of new historical schools...

Hatshepsut: Wicked Stepmother or Guiding Hand? ...

Great Royal Wife, King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Mistress of the Two Lands, King’s Daughter, and God’s Wife of Amun. These are among the many titles granted to Hatshepsut....