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Why medieval couples thought weasel testicles could cure infertility

It wasn’t merely superstition or ‘blind trial-and-error’

The Independent UK

Weasel testicles infertility cure features in exhibition on medieval medicine

Manuscripts drawn from the collections of the university library and Cambridge’s historic colleges will go on display.

The Independent UK

‘It was bad’: Alicia Vikander couldn’t get used to Jude Law’s ‘repulsive’ stench on Firebrand set

Actor wore a custom scent of ‘blood, faecal matter and sweat’ to get into character for his latest film

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Five controversial historical royal portraits – from drunken kings to sexy mermaids

It’s been a strange year for representations of British royalty. In March, major photo agencies issued a rare “kill notice” on a photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales after evidence emerged that it had been tampered with. In May, Jonathan Yeo’s official portrait of King Charles sparked online discussion with…

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What is the Changing the Guard tradition? 32 fun facts about the historic ceremony

Changing the Guard is another example of Britain doing what it does best - pomp and ceremony. But what is the tradition really all about?

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Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light First-Look Images Released

Get ready for the highly-anticipated sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, featuring a stellar cast and a compelling storyline set to captivate audi...

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Historic 450-year-old house with links to Tudor royalty on sale for £3.9 million

Hales Hall comes with a Grade I listed barn that has planing permission for 48 weddings a year

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The King William’s College quiz 2023 – the answers

At Christmas, we published the 119th unfeasibly tricky general knowledge paper from the Isle of Man school. Did you dare to give it a try? Here are the answers

The Guardian - UK

Village’s amateur archaeologists find lost Tudor palace in back garden

Collyweston Palace, home of Henry VII’s mother, uncovered despite ‘no money, no expertise, no plans’

The Guardian - UK

Toilet paper and advising public: Archives reveal coronation planners’ concerns

The National Archives highlighted documents relating to coronations of times gone by.

The Independent UK

King Charles' key to a successful reign - and the royal relatives he should ignore

As a new monarch, King Charles has countless other sovereigns from history he could learn from to ensure a successful reign - and historian Dr Tracy Borman reveals which kings and queens he should look to as well as which ones he should ignore

Daily Mirror

The family who bought a huge ruined Welsh castle and restored it to glory

Pembroke Castle was the birthplace of Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor dynasty, but as recently as a century ago it was a wreck. Now, 100 years on, it is transformed thanks to the work of one family

Wales Online

Portrait of Henry VIII remastered for new Royal Mint coins

Some coinage in Henry VIII’s era was silver plated and wore away in places; he was often referred to as ‘old Coppernose’, the Mint said

Evening Standard

Remastered portrait of Henry VIII on Royal Mint coins

The coinage of Henry VIII’s era was debased by adding more common metals and he was sometimes referred to as ‘old Coppernose’, the Royal Mint said.

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‘Terrible blowe’: gunpowder plot tipoff letter to go on display

Anonymous letter warning Lord Monteagle not to attend 1605 opening of parliament among items at National Archives treason exhibition

Daily Mirror

'It's time we recognise Black history is British history and MUST be taught in schools'

Today, on National Teachers’ Day, and as Black History Month begins, we are calling for the history of Black Britons to be made a mandatory part of the National Curriculum

The Conversation

Westminster Abbey has witnessed nearly a millennium of British history – but many rituals, like those at royal funerals, aren’t so old

The royal funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, 2022, was a public ceremony on a truly global scale. In the days before, long snaking queues of mourners waited to file past her coffin as it lay in state in Westminster Hall. Hundreds of the world’s…

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First Changing of the Guard in reign of King Charles III takes place

It is also the first time there has been a changing of the King’s Guard at the royal palaces for 70 years.

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Five royal dogs who reigned before corgis and their personalities revealed

Royal historian Dr Ed Owenssheds a light on British canine history through the ages of the monarchy to the modern day, from Henry VII's lucky pet greyhound to Queen Victoria's loud dachshund

Daily Record

Untold LGBT history story to be told at new Pride Edinburgh tour

The Real Mary King's Close in Edinburgh will host the guided tours to celebrate Pride month.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Mary King's Close to offer new tour showcasing the city's LGBT history

‘The new Pride History Tours’, have been designed to reveal the hidden histories of LGBT community life in Edinburgh from as far back as 1546 until 1912 and will be running from next month.

The Independent UK

Charles wears ceremonial robes as nine are awarded Order of the Bath

The prince wore scarlet as Great Master of the Order and was present as the group took an oath and drew swords in the Henry VII chapel.

Liverpool Echo

Key figure in musical history to be celebrated at Walker Art Gallery

John Blanke performed at the funeral of Henry VII in 1509

The Guardian - UK

Story of Henry VIII’s Black trumpeter to be told at Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool

Musician was one of the first people of African descent to have visual and written record in Britain

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Six’ is a 10: stage musical is an electrifying experience from first note to last

Co-directors Moss and Jamie Armitage take the pop-rock score and the six-woman ensemble through an electrifying production that will make you want to get out of your seat and roar for an encore.

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