The Stone of Scone

A replica of the Stone of Scone near the traditional site of Scottish coronation on Moot Hill. It was recently announced by Historic Environment Scotland that the Stone of Scone will return to England and be used in the upcoming coronation of King Charles III. But what is the Stone of Scone and why …

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A Guide to the Coronation of King Charles III

Preparations are well underway for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Though the Palace has announced that the coronation will be a “scaled back” ceremony, there will still be no shortage of traditional pomp and pageantry. Many details are yet to be released, but here are the ba…

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Eyam: A Journey Through the Plague Village

At first glance, Eyam (pronounced “ee-yam”) looks much like any number of other villages in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales: quaint rose-covered stone cottages lining narrow streets, buttressed by rolling green hills. Unlike any other village, however, Eyam has a unique history that is both macab…

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