This Is The Real-Life Inspiration For Valyrian Steel In Game Of Thrones
Fans of the HBO series, "Game of Thrones," are familiar with Valyrian steel. Here is the real-life inspiration for George R.R. Martin for such a material.
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Why Do Brits Think They Will Get 12 Days Off Work If The Queen Dies?
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. Why do Brits think they will get 12 days off work if the queen dies? And will they actually?
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Heartbreaking Findings In The Autopsy Of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick
On January 6, 2021, hundreds of people breached the United States Capitol building to try and stop Congress from formalizing President Joe Biden's victory.
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What Is The Accession Council That Assembles When A British Monarch Dies?
One of the key components after the queen dies will be the Accession Council, which handles the accession of the next monarch to the throne.
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What Queen Elizabeth II's Death Will Mean For The Royal Line Of Succession
When Queen Elizabeth II dies, every person in line to the throne will find their position changed.
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What Happens If The Queen Dies At Balmoral Castle?
The most complicated out of all the possible scenarios for the queen's death is if she were to die in Scotland at Balmoral Castle.
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A 1934 Letter Revealed What We Always Suspected About King Tut's Treasure
A letter from 1934 has shed new light on a long-held suspicion regarding King Tut's tomb and its contents; specifically, the real reason some of it was missing.
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What Happens At The Vigil Of Princes After A British Monarch Dies?
The life of the U.K.'s royal family is filled top to bottom with traditions dating back centuries. Many will come into play with the death of Queen Elizabeth.
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The BBC Will Make A Major Change In Programming Right After The Queen Dies
It stands to reason that a nation would go into mourning upon the death of a beloved leader like Queen Elizabeth II. That plays out in specific ways.
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The Controversial Theory That Pits Prince William Against His Father As The Next King
With Queen Elizabeth II at 96 years old, one controversial theory pits Prince William against his father as the next king.
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Experts Have Different Opinions On Prince Andrew's Future Once Charles Is King
Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and rape allegations against him mean that experts have different opinions on his future once Charles is king.
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When The Queen Dies The Pound Sterling Is Going To Look A Lot Different
Unlike U.S. currency, which only features portraiture of deceased individuals, some of the U.K.'s present money features the picture of Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Queen Mother's Death Forced A Big Change To BBC's Wardrobe Policy
Different forms of journalism have different demands, whether print, streaming, or TV. While you rarely see print reporters, TV journalists are in front of you.
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The Royal Family's Code Names Explained
No matter the style of government, when a nation's leader dies, it signals significant change, including sometimes elaborate, historical observances.
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How Hurrem Sultan Went From Kidnapped Concubine To Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Roxelana, or Hurrem Sultan, the wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, had quite the meteoric rise to power. Here's her fascinating story.
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Inside Debbie Reynolds' Heartbreaking Final Words
There might still be a few people who think Hollywood royalty live lives somehow more magical and less painful that the rest of us do. Sadly, that's a myth.
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Music Legend Joan Baez And Her Unexpected Connection To A Groundbreaking Invention
Songwriter Joan Baez was linked to the '60s folk revolution but also connected to a scientific discovery. Here's what you need to know about Baez and science.
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The New Titles Prince William Will Take Once Charles Becomes King
Queen Elizabeth II is England's longest serving monarch. Here are the new titles in which her grandson William will assume after his father becomes king.
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Why Prince Charles Will Be Leaving Buckingham Palace As Soon As He Becomes King
When Prince Charles becomes king, he will immediately begin his duties as sovereign, which will take him away from Buckingham Palace and from London for days.
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The Next Monarch Of England May Not Be King Charles III. Here's Why
British monarchs sometimes do and sometimes don't reign under the names they were given at birth; there's no requirement either way.
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Why The British Monarchy Rarely Attends The Funerals Of Others
One event you'll rarely see Queen Elizabeth II attend, though — or any king or queen throughout history, for that matter — is a funeral.
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The Real Reason Edward VII's Coronation Didn't Happen As Planned
Edward VII reigned for nine years after his mother, Queen Victoria, died, but while his reign was generally successful, it didn't get off to a perfect start.
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Where Will Queen Elizabeth II Be Buried?
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried alongside her mother and father.
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Queen Elizabeth Owns Some Surprising Things
Besides her sense of duty to English citizens, the queen of England also has in her possession some downright surprising things.
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Why Hydrogen Leaking From A Nuclear Power Plant Is So Deadly
Any attack on a nuclear facility threatens to leak hydrogen and other toxic radioactive pollutants into the environment, which could have deadly consequences.
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These Are The People Queen Elizabeth Named Her Children After
Unlike in the Western world, when it comes to royalty, a name comes with a lot of history and isn't as simple as a first, middle, and last name.
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Here's How Soon Charles Will Become King Following The Queen's Death
When Queen Elizabeth II eventually passes away, her son Charles will become king. Here's how soon Charles will ascent to the throne after the queen's death.
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