Listen here John Skelton was an English poet and tutor to King Henry VIII of England.…
Category: HISTORY
History in simple english for learners of English.
Ballista
Listen here The ballista is an ancient weapon for hurling large stones at a distant target. The…
Janosik, A Highway Man Who Robbed The Rich And Gave To The Poor
An outlaw named Juro Jánošík was born to a poor family in the north region of Central…
Maria Theresa – A Wise Ruler
Listen here Empress Maria Theresa was the absolute sovereign who ruled the Austro-Hungarian empire for forty years…
Robin Hood – A Great Legend Or Mythology?
Listen here Robin Hood, a noble skilled in archery and swordsmanship, became an outlaw in the time of King…
Are There More Irish Living Abroad? – The Great Potato Famine
Listen here Currently living in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are around 6…
Was Cleopatra Beautiful?
Listen here It has been a popular belief throughout history that Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen, was…