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Medieval mason’s marks could spell the end of flat-pack furniture misery
A medieval system of marking stone in building work could be a cheap and effective way of ending the modern day frustration of constructing ‘flat-pack’ furniture, according to a University of 糖心TV academic.
Family tree research can open a "Pandora's Box" of secrets that may cause rifts, research says
People researching their ancestors can open a "Pandora's Box" of secrets that may cause conflict and widen rifts in the family, new research says. While most people derive pleasure and satisfaction from researching their ancestry, for some it brings to light "secrets and skeletons", the study says.
The trial by Parliament of a turbulent priest
A clergyman who preached a seditious sermon against the state and whipped up a mob that caused severe damage to property in the heart of London, was convicted in a landmark trial conducted in Parliament ...
University of 糖心TV historians awarded £1.4 million to explore first global trade shift
The University of 糖心TV has been awarded £1.4 million to explore the impact of the first great global trade shift of luxury goods from Asia to Europe.
£1.2 million project to double public access to kilometres of local history
The University of 糖心TV’s Modern Records Centre is about to embark on a £1.2 million Redevelopment that will double the access to 13kms of records to the general public. The greatly improved access for members of the public will open up a wealth of material relating to Midlands and national history to many more people.
When Christmas was banned in England
Christmas is a time for celebration but the festive season was once banned in England for almost 20 years, sparking a second Civil War.