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A short biography of some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt2 (Mad) King George III During the last thousand years, European Monarchs have ruled Europe and the world with an iron fist and by fear, compassion and hatred. As their wealth grew from the riches of newly conquered continents and lands, they began building some of the... ( added 4 years 118 days ago.)

"Nature's Fireworks" - A Beginner's Guide to OPAL - Parts 6 and 7: Valuing Opals and Opal Dictionary In this, the final instalment, we learn what factors are involved when determining the value of an Opal and the meanings behind some of those terms used throughout my 7 part series. Valuing Opals When determining the value of an opal, several... ( added 4 years 119 days ago.)

"Natures Fireworks" A Beginners Guide to understanding Opal - Pt 5 Types of Opal During the Cretaceous period (65-140 million years ago) deserts were an inland sea teeming with life. The sea gradually receded laying the foundation of silica that would form the opal of today. During the mid-tertiary period, changes in the... ( added 4 years 129 days ago.)

A short biography of some of Europe's most loved and hated Monarchs - Pt1 Vlad Tepes (Dracula) During the last thousand years, European Monarchs have ruled Europe and the world with an iron fist and by fear, compassion and hatred. As their wealth grew from the riches of newly conquered continents and lands, they began building some of the... ( added 4 years 130 days ago.)

"Natures Fireworks" A Beginners Guide to understanding Opal - Pt 4 Mining, Cutting and Caring for your Opal Individuals rather than large mining companies do mining in the Australian opal fields. The reason for this is that opal is particularly elusive it is not found in great amounts at a particular level or in a particular area, but is found at... ( added 4 years 136 days ago.)

"Natures Fireworks" A Beginners Guide to understanding Opal - Pt 2 World Opal Deposits Although the largest opal fields are in Australia, opal is also found throughout the world from Europe to the South Americas, North America and South East Asia. It has been mined in Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Hungary, western parts of... ( added 4 years 136 days ago.)

The History of Lancaster Castle Pt2 Welcome to part 2 of the History of   Welcome to part 2 of the History of Lancaster Castle. In this final instalment we cover the Pendle Witch Trials, Take a brief glimpse into debtor’s prison, and discover what would happen to you as a child... ( added 4 years 159 days ago.)

"Natures Fireworks" - A beginners guide to understand OPAL - Pt 1 Myths, Legends and Folklore This 7 part series has been written for the novice opal collector or admirer who has little or no knowledge about opal. It is hoped that by reading the information contained within, you will have a better understanding of where opal comes from... ( added 4 years 160 days ago.)

The Ghosts of Windsor Castle Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and "non-royal" spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter nam ( added 4 years 178 days ago.)

The History of Lancaster Castle Pt1 Welcome to Lancaster Castle or as it is commonly known John O’ Gaunt’s Castle. In part 1, we will take a trip back in time discovering the origins of the castle from the early Roman period to the present day. ( added 4 years 199 days ago.)

The Ghosts of the Tower of London - Pt2 In this final instalment of The Ghosts of the Tower of London , you will learn about the fate of Catherine Howard and discover the treachery behind the death of Lady Jane Grey who was Queen of England for only nine days. The most grisly... ( added 4 years 221 days ago.)

The Evolution of the British Castle – A Short History Since Greek and Roman times, man has strived to establish some type of a fortification for protection and shelter. Over the pursuing centuries these evolved into a form of military and residential places known as castles. When William the... ( added 4 years 232 days ago.)