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Thomas Becket: The Tale of the “Turbulent Priest”
On this day in the year 1170, Thomas Becket was killed by supporters of King Henry II of England during a conflict over the rights of the Catholic Church in England. Here are some things you may not have known about Thomas Becket. He was born around the year 1120 in London. His father was…
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Westminster Abbey: London’s Iconic Church
On this date in 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated. Here are some things you may not have known about the landmark London church. Since the year 1560, the building’s common name has been a misnomer. Before 1560, it did serve as an abbey, which is a facility where monks or nuns work and live, overseen…
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Stone of Scone: Scotland’s Seat of Kings
On this date in 1951, the Stone of Scone, also known as the the Stone of Destiny and the Coronation Stone was returned to the British government after it was taken to Scotland. Here are some things you may not have known about the stone and the plot to steal it. The stone is a…