Subjects

History

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The Wars of the Roses

A struggle between rival Royal Houses begins in 1455, after questions are raised about King Henry VI’s capacity to rule.

848

St Wilfrid’s Debt

The Blessed Virgin Mary adds four years to the life of Bishop Wilfrid, and an angel suggests a suitable thank-you.

849

Mathieu Martinel and the Blazing Barracks

The soldier went quite deliberately into a burning room full of gunpowder and ammunition.

850

Mathieu Martinel and the Drowning Soldier

A young French cavalry soldier took a tremendous risk to rescue a drowning man.

851

Mathieu Martinel and the Fireworks

A firework display in Paris turned to tragedy in the narrow streets of the capital.

852

The Iron Horse and the Iron Cow

Railways not only brought fresh, healthy food to the urban poor, they improved the conditions of working animals.