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The Spartan army clash with the Thebans and general Epaminondas at the Leuctra battlefield signified the end of Sparta's ...

Located along the banks of the River Deben lies Sutton Hoo and on the opposite bank is the harbour town Woodbridge, lying ...

Seek your lover in the daytime, says Ovid. Be careful of the night. You won't choose the right person if you're drunk. And ...

With its sparkling white turrets set against a  backdrop of Highland scenery, Blair Castle is one of Scotland’s most iconic images. The ...

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