London’s history and grandeur rival any city on Earth. From the Tower of London to the haunts of Jack the Ripper, London is a storied metropolis for the ages. A Wondrium series enlightens viewers on England’s capital. […]
The River Thames is a beautiful landmark of England—but it wasn’t always. In fact, its notorious stench led to urban reforms and waste management solutions. This week on Wondrium Shorts, endure the Great Stink of 1858. […]
After James II left the country, the monarchy was not demolished. Instead, the crown was offered to William and Mary under certain conditions that would extremely limit their power. […]
James II, a Catholic king, had become the absolute power in England and people were tired of his rule. Help and support came in the form of Prince William of Orange, in Holland, who was married to James’s eldest daughter, Mary. […]
In 1660, monarchy was restored in England with Charles II on the throne. However, things didn’t go well after his death when James II, his brother and a Catholic, took over. […]
When Charles I started losing significantly against the parliamentarian forces, led by Olivier Cromwell, he decided to reach out for help to Ireland and other powers. This move wasn’t appreciated in England. […]
After Queen Elizabeth I died without an heir, fate would have it that James VI, the King of Scotland, became the new monarch and was called James I of England. And he had some strong convictions about his rights. […]
Based on evidence from Roman times, archaeologists have speculated that one of the reasons for the fall of Roman Britain was its economic collapse. […]
The fragmentation of the Roman Empire had a direct impact on the integrity of Britain’s defenses against its barbarian enemies. The barbarian conspiracy eventually led to the fall of Roman Britain. […]
It is not clear exactly how the Germanic newcomers arrived in Britain. But stories told by historians and monks, such as Gildas and Bede, provide some insight. […]
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