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It is difficult to understand how an uneducated girl like Jeanne could have come to the notice of the Court and been welcomed. Her attitude is also inconsistent with the background she is supposed to have come from. One explanation given is that Jeanne was in fact of royal blood. Opponents of this theory reject it outright as it does stretch credibility, but they offer no explanation for several interesting points.
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is that, by definition, they are large, heavy and difficult… Read More »The problem with Megaliths
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The wedding of Isabel of Castile and Ferdiand of Aragon is one of the most famous events in the history of Spain. Yet, a closer look at its circumstances reveals many dark secrets.
You may wonder if the dessert “Pear Belle Hélène” has… Read More »The face that launched a thousand ships
I am not talking about Adam and Eve, but about… Read More »It all started with an apple!
Interestingly enough, today (29 April 2021) several reports have come… Read More »Quiz 2 : Roman Amphitheatres
