Charlemagne
(ca. 742 - 28 January 814)Charlemagne (Latin: Carolus Magnus, meaning Charles the Great) was King of the Franks from 768, and also Emperor of the Romans from 800, until his death in 814. As King of the Franks he expanded his kingdom into an empire that spanned much of Western and Central Europe, and included Italy, where he was crowned ( Read more... )

Robert the BruceThe man commonly known as Robert the Bruce, Robert I (11 July 1274 - 7 June 1329), was King of Scots from March 25, 1306, until his death in 1329. As well as being one of the most famous warriors, he was also one of Scotland's greatest kings and led the country during the Wars of Scottish Independence against England, for which he's ( Read more... )

Cú ChulainnCú Chulainn (also spelled Cúchulainn, Cúchulain, Cú Ċulainn, Cúchullain or Cú Chulaind - pronounciation please see end of text) appears as an Irish mythological hero in the stories of the Ulster Cycle, as well as in Scottish and Manx folklore. The Ulster Cycle, formerly known as the Red Branch Cycle, is a body of Irish legends and sagas ( Read more... )

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The Tower of London


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Here it is, another history essay, this time on Henry VIII. A fascinating person to research and write about, and I hope reading will be enjoyable too. :)

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So, another essay that got the thumbs-up. :) This time it's on Henry V, King of England from 1413 until his death in 1422. Short life, but a fascinating one; I can see why it's the stuff of plays and films. I hope you enjoy.
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Another history essay I got the go-ahead to post today. This time it's on Edward III, who was king of England from 1327 until his death in 1377. I hope you enjoy. :)

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