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Dynasties: France & Spain
The Kings and Queens we know now have almost no political power in modern society. But in Medieval Europe, the monarchs were seen as God’s representatives on Earth and wielded tyrannical power over their subjects. They brought with them dynasties that ruled for centuries and brought stability to their kingdoms. But it wasn’t easy. Rulers were often deposed, exiled or beheaded, paving the way for new dynasties to emerge and take control. This is the tale of how two of the biggest global powers came to be. This is the tale of the Dynasties of France & Spain.
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The Ghost of Anne Boleyn
Every year on the eve of the 19th of May, the air at Blickling Hall, Norwich, goes ice cold. In a centuries-old tale, on this night, the spectre of Anne Boleyn makes contact with our earthly realm. The story goes that as the night falls on the anniversary of the ill-fated Queen’s death, you can spot her ghost riding up to Blickling Hall in a coach driven by a headless horseman. Anne is seen, dressed in pure white, slowly being drenched in blood from holding her screaming decapitated head in her lap. As the phantom horses gallop towards the great hall, suddenly, they disappear into thin air. This gruesome story is one of many that have persisted since the execution of the Tudor queen. Her restless spirit has earned the title of the most travelled ghost in England, a country notorious for centuries of horrible history and haunted locations. Blickling Hall, where Anne is believed to have been born, is just one of many significant sites that have become paranormal hot spots- even close to 500 years on.
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