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sheroesofhistory.wordpress.com
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| | | | | Did you know that during the English Civil War, there were so many reports about women going into battle (on both sides) that in 1644, King Charles 1 of England passed a law to ban women from wearing men's clothes and forbidding them from fighting? Trooper Jane Ingilby was one of these women. The Ingilbys... | |
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lancashirepast.com
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| | | | | The story of Greenhalgh Castle is bound up with two men: Sir Thomas Stanley, who had it built, and his descendant Earl James Stanley whose actions in the Civil War would lead to its destruction. These two men's stories are fascinating tales of choosing the right or wrong side to be on in a dispute... | |
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www.olivercromwell.org
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| | | | | [AI summary] The lecture by Dr. Barry Coward explores Oliver Cromwell's multifaceted legacy, highlighting his complex role in shaping modern Britain and Ireland. Coward emphasizes that while Cromwell's actions had profound impacts, the outcomes often diverged from his intentions. Key points include the splintering of Protestant unity, the emergence of Britain as a major international power, the creation of the Church versus Chapel divide, and the lasting influence of Cromwellian reforms on political and religious structures. Coward also discusses the debate over whether the Cromwellian period was a turning point in British history, noting that the restored monarchy in 1660 was not a direct result of Cromwell's influence. The lecture underscores the importanc... | |
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www.talking37thdream.com.37thdream.com
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| | | [AI summary] The provided text is a long list of tags or keywords, mostly names of people, places, books, and events. It appears to be a collection of topics or subjects that could be used for categorization, research, or content creation. The majority of the entries are names of individuals (e.g., Henry David Thoreau, Maya Angelou, etc.), locations (e.g., Lummi Nation, Loma Prieta earthquake), literary works (e.g., 'Leaves of Grass', 'The Library of Water'), and cultural or historical references (e.g., 'Kwan Yin', 'Kalachakra'). The list seems to be a mix of personal names, places, and cultural references, possibly indicating a thematic or thematic-based categorization system. | ||
