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25 of the World's Longest-reigning Monarchs
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From Athelstan, who held off the Viking invaders of Britain, to Sobhuza, the longest-serving king of Eswatni (formerly Swaziland), here are 25 of the world's longest-serving monarchs.
Can You Name These British Heroes From Their Statues?
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A true hero needs no monument — but it definitely helps to have one! From suffragettes to military leaders to great artists and thinkers, can you identify these British heroes from their statue?
Can You Match the National Animal to the European Country?
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Every country in Europe has one, but while some are obvious, others are surprising, obscure, or both. How many do you know?
How King Arthur Worked
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King Arthur was the hero who saved Britain during troubled times. Read about King Arthur's quests, the literary history and who he might have been.
You May Be an Anglophile If You Can Name All of These British Cultural Symbols!
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From red double-decker buses to bobbies on the beat, many things symbolize Britain. You don't have to be a Brit to know all of these British cultural symbols - but it will certainly help if you are!
Only History Fanatics Can Name All 50 Famous Historic Figures
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These famous people in history have inspired millions by their actions, beliefs or artistic contributions. Do you think you know your history? Take this quiz and see how many of these famous people you can name from an image.
How Many of these British Royals Can You Identify from an Image?
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The history of the British royals is a long one. Do you think you know it well enough to identify them from a picture? Most people can't, but can you?
How Fish and Chips Became England's National Dish
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HowStuffWorks travels to England to find out just how fried fish and chips got together and became so beloved in the U.K.
How Gene Banks Work
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Gene banks preserve thousands of genetic samples from organisms and store them in frozen vaults. Learn why gene banks are becoming more urgent.
Can You Match the Food to Its Country of Origin?
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Do you know where bangers and mash originated? What about macadamia nuts? They were originally only found in one country. Let's test you!