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William Shakespeare

‘Not one more!’

The prospect of facing daunting odds made his cousin quail, but Henry V acted like a true King.

Length: 53 words

Aesopica

Belling the Cat

A council of mice comes up with a plan to outsmart the Cat, but volunteers are a bit thin on the ground.

Length: 54 words

Classical History

The Battle of Marathon

Remembered as the inspiration of the famous Olympic road race, but much more important than that.

Length: 51 words

Mediaeval History

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.

Length: 113 words

Mediaeval History

One Hand on the Throne

The Wars of the Roses pitted two royal houses against each other for the crown of England.

Length: 117 words

Bible Stories Retold

Elisha and Naaman the Syrian

Naaman had very fixed ideas about what it takes to get a miracle.

Length: 52 words