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Tower of London
The Tower of London is a symbol of the authority and power of the British crown.
Bletchley Park
During World War II, a country house in Buckinghamshire hosted some of the UK鈥檚 top minds
Easter Island
Easter Island is best known for its hundreds of giant stone statues.
George Orwell
Perhaps best known for Nineteen Eighty-Four, Orwell became a chronicler of modern society
Van Gogh
Van Gogh is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of art.
Domesday Book
The Domesday Book has survived almost 1,000 years of turmoil, war and politics.
The Conquistadors
From the end of the 15th century, the Conquistadors changed the face of the Americas.
Mitford Sisters
Rarely out of the media during their lifetimes, the Mitford sisters have become notorious.
Albert Einstein
Who was Einstein, and what were his theories that upended established scientific beliefs?
Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale has gone down in history as the founder of modern nursing.
