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Did Princes Become Knights

Is Prince William a knight? As it turns out, he is. In Scotland, Prince William is a Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. And, in England, he is a Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. Only sons of nobles… 

Did Poe Die Of Rabies

Physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center believe that writer Edgar Allan Poe died of rabies, not complications of alcoholism or drug abuse as had previously been believed. Poe died at age 39 on Oct. 7, 1849. Poe died at age 39 on Oct. 7, 1849. Dr. R. Michael… 

Did Princess Anastasia Survive

Her purported survival has been conclusively disproven. Scientific analysis including DNA testing confirmed that the remains are those of the imperial family, showing that all four grand duchesses were killed in 1918. Several women falsely claimed to have been Anastasia; the best known impostor was Anna Anderson. What really happened… 

Did Poor Victorians Go To School

Victorian schooling. At the start of Queen Victoria’s reign, there were no government-run schools, and no law saying children had to go to school. Sons of rich families went to expensive public (fee-paying) schools. They were taught classical subjects like Latin and Greek, and educated to become leaders and statesmen.…