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Dead billionaires whose foundations are thriving today can thank Henry VIII and Elizabeth I

More than 230 of the world’s wealthiest people, including Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, have promised to give at least half of their fortunes to charity within their lifetimes or in their wills by signing the Giving Pledge. Some of the most affluent, including Jeff Bezos – who…

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How to get started on your family tree for your own 'Who Do You Think You Are?'

Research by Findmypast has revealed a national family history knowledge gap. For those interested in creating their family tree, the website has put together an easy seven-step guide

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What Sean Dyche said about Everton highlights huge problem amid fresh links

A report has linked Sean Dyche to Everton but comments he made about Frank Lampard's side last season highlight a huge problem for the Blues and the former Burnley manager if he was to be appointed at Goodison Park

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Real reason why we eat turkey on Christmas Day

Many would say it's not a proper Christmas dinner without turkey

Liverpool Echo

Prince Harry's real name isn't actually Harry

His official surname is also seldom used

Wales Online

Five British nationalisations – and what happened next

From Henry VIII to the telegram network, how the state intervened in the private sector – and who got the money

The Guardian - UK

At 35, I found out I had gout. Imagine having to give up everything you like to eat and drink

Overnight, a golf ball-sized lump appeared on my toe – and all sorts of delicious things had to disappear from my diet, says writer Daniel Lavelle

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500-year-old cottage built by King Henry VIII’s chaplain to be auctioned for £1

House-hunters are being given the chance to own a Grade II-listed 16th century servant’s cottage at a bargain price - with auction bids starting at just £1.

The Independent UK

Blood, Sex & Royalty review – a terrific peek at Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn’s sexiest bits

Warm, witty and full of universally brilliant acting, this absolute triumph of a docudrama also serves up huge chunks of knowledge, thanks to excellent talking head historians

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: A heron has come a-hunting

Hitchin, Hertfordshire: Once abundant here, grey herons are now outnumbered by their egret cousins. This one has come to us

The Guardian - UK

Five Victorian-era diseases making a comeback in UK - all the symptoms to look for

Diseases that would have been familiar to author Charles Dickens and that killed thousands of people in Victorian Britain have been found to be on the rise again in modern Britain

Daily Mirror

Emmerdale's Luke Posner star Max Parker unrecognisable in new Netflix role as he drops 'nice guy' image

The former Luke Posner star looks completely different to his former Emmerdale character

Leeds Live

Saucy new Netflix show reveals the real-life lust story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn

Blood, Sex & Royalty delves into the murky depths of the British royals. It is being billed as a modern take on the lives of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn

Daily Mirror

Historic hotel collection invites guests to follow in the footsteps of royalty

Ever wanted to live like a king or queen for a few days? Well now you can at a series of majestic properties

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

‘Terrible blowe’: gunpowder plot tipoff letter to go on display

Anonymous letter warning Lord Monteagle not to attend 1605 opening of parliament among items at National Archives treason exhibition

Daily Mirror

Terrified Queen 'saw ghost' at Windsor Castle - and she's not the only one

Windsor Castle has long been said to be the UK's most haunted royal residence as there have been reported sightings of everyone from King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth I

Evening Standard

Alexander the Great: the Making of a Myth at the British Library review - a true legend in his own lifetime

Modern fictional depictions have got nothing on the stories that swirled up around the young commander during his life

Wales Online

Nine haunted places to avoid after dark in the run-up to Halloween

Sightings during October range from beheaded Queen Catherine Howard to violently duelling spirits

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The Independent UK

Hundreds of roses scattered to mark anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose

The Tudor warship had lain for 437 years on the bed of the Solent outside Portsmouth Harbour.

The Independent UK

Hilary Mantel: Celebrated author of Wolf Hall trilogy

Novelist was the first British writer – and the first woman – to win the Booker Prize twice

The Guardian - UK

A nurse, a rogue, a Pharoah and a space mission – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Dame Hilary Mantel obituary

Double Booker prize-winning author best known for her Wolf Hall trilogy based on the life of Thomas Cromwell

The Guardian - UK

How Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy turned Thomas Cromwell from villain to hero

The Booker winner brought fierce intellectual rigour to her reimagining of Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn’s story

The Independent UK

Dame Hilary Mantel hailed as ‘one of the greatest writers of our time’

The British writer was best known for the Wolf Hall trilogy, which won two Booker Prizes.

The Independent UK

Hilary Mantel: Her grasp on character and circumstance was equal to Shakespeare

The literary world is reeling from the death of twice-Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel, at the age of 70. Claire Allfree remembers a writer of seismic impact

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