May 23, 1701: Captain Kidd Executed in London
Though he is one of the most famous pirates in history, modern scholarship has questioned whether Captain...
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May 22, 1859: Birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Though he would die a man famous the world over, Arthur Conan Doyle’s life began humbly. He was born on...
May 21, 1471: Henry VI Murdered by Edward IV
After a tempestuous reign which saw the outbreak of the War of the Roses, this day, May 21, 1471, saw King...
Æthelberht and the Kingdom of Kent
All right. We’ve stumbled through Sub-Roman Britain and, to be honest, it was a little sketchy. The...
May 20, 1191: Richard the Lionheart Conquers Cyprus
Richard I, or Richard the Lionheart, has become somewhat of a controversial character in British history....
May 19, 1568: Queen Elizabeth I Orders Mary, Queen of Scots Arrested
It was on this day in British history, May 19, 1568, following her flight from Scotland that Elizabeth I...
May 18, 1964: Mods and Rockers Arrested After Whitsun Weekend Fights
The early sixties in Britain saw an explosion of gang-like affiliations within the youth culture. It was on...
May 17, 1890: Comic Cuts’ First Issue Is Published
The 1890′s in Britain saw an explosion of printed comics being produced and distributed. One of the...
May 16, 1532: Sir Thomas More Resigns as Lord Chancellor
The conflict between Sir Thomas More and King Henry VIII reached a boiling point on May 16, 1532, the day...
