Inspired by the American and French revolutions, the United Irishmen wanted a secular republic that separated church from state. They professed the Enlightenment principles of equality, liberty and ...

In the early modern period, it was not rare for the ruler to claim the divine right to rule and to proclaim himself above the ...

There are numerous London castles and palaces and others nearby that offer a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the ...

Much of the building was destroyed - but the remaining house and foundations are still standing - and you can still see it to ...