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Showing posts with label Parliament. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Parliament. Show all posts
Saturday, August 19, 2017

Big Ben to be Silenced – But the Iconic Bell Will Chime Again!

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Ancient Origins Big Ben to be Silenced – But the Iconic Bell Will Chime Again!  The Victorian-era treasure known as Big Ben will be...
Saturday, May 14, 2016

Archaeologists Discover Remains of Viking Parliament of Medieval Norse King in Scotland

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Ancient Origins A place where Vikings settled disputes, made key political decisions, and decided laws has been unearthed on the Isl...
Sunday, May 8, 2016

History Trivia - Charles II proclaimed King of England

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May 8 1660 Parliament proclaimed Charles II king of England, restoring the monarchy after more than a decade.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

History Trivia - Simon de Montfort holds first English Parliament

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January 20 1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament)and was ...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

History Trivia - Bernard of Clairvaux urges the necessity of a Second Crusade.

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March 31  307 after divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine married Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Maximian, but ...
Friday, January 23, 2015

History Trivia - First English Parliament formally convenes

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January 23  27 BC, Augustus Caesar (Octavian) founded the Roman Empire that would last until A.D. 476.   Octavian was granted the title ...
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