2. There's Not Much of the Original Abbey Left While Westminster Abbey was originally dedicated in 1065 C.E., under the reign of King Edward the Confessor, most of that original building was demolished in the 13th century when Henry III rebuilt the church. "The earliest Abbey buildings surv...
For much of human history, kings –male monarchs – wielded most of civilization's power. Men like William the Conqueror, Genghis Khan and Tutankhamun were incredibly important. From taxation to religious matters to warfare, kings had the final say on vital matters of every kind. Given the sig...
How Taylor Swift Has Become One Of Music's Most Powerful Women | Run The World Speed 00:01 NaN:NaN While Swift continues to pen hits and gather accolades, the power of her music and her fame runs much deeper. Her personal, poetic songwriting has touched her millions...
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Putting them in the pot ("splashing the pot") makes it hard for the dealer and players to know how much you're betting. Now, let's look at some common poker games and examine the rules, regulations and jargon associated with each. Keep Your Eyes on the Table A.D. Livingston recount...
Many people look carefully at their family tree.They hope to find an exciting relative from longago. Sometimes people hope to learn that they arerelated to a king or queen who wore a royal crown! This book will show you how to make a fa...
Was it a case of my body making up for the four lost years my Mum had planned for me and perhaps I was doubling up on periods each month to make up the time? Or that because I had moaned so much about the lateness of my first one, I was now being punished with super heavy and...
The Tower of Londonis the first place I remember wanting to visit as a child. My grandmother was obsessed with theRoyal Family and Crown Jewels, so I remember listening to her tales of dark towers, sparkling gems, globes made of solid gold. ...
The NBA season starts tonight, and much has happened since the end of the NBA Finals. The Eastern Conference has loaded up on top, with the Knicks and the 76ers making big moves over the summer to compete with the reigning champion Celtics. Over in the Western Conference there is as comp...
Much was made aboutGojira's appearance at the2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony, but they're not the only heavy band to have ties to the Olympics, asRed Hot Chili Peppersare now reported to be playing the Olympics Closing Ceremony. The use of Gojira in the Opening Ceremony made sense given tha...