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WATCH: What if the British Empire Suddenly Reappeared?

The British Empire used to be so vast and all-encompassing that it was often said the sun never set on it. But, although that sprawling Empire is no more, if it were to still be with us today (minus the US), how would it stack up against all the other modern powers such as America and China?

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Want to Travel Like British Royalty? Join Us on This Ride

Want to travel like British royalty? Join us on this luxurious journey as we explore the little-known history of the British royal family's train. The Royal Train is used by the Queen and her family. It's the most iconic mode of transport in the UK.

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The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire

During the 13th and 14th centuries, a new empire rose. It started a long way to the east, so far that many people living in Europe didn't even know the Mongols existed... up until they came knocking.

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The Fascinating World of British Accents

Regardless of what speakers over the pond often think, British English is not a monolithic way of speaking. Most native British English speakers don't go about talking in Received Pronunciation, also known as the Queen's English.

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Common Misconceptions About the Roman Empire

And with all this chatter about art, empires, togas, Caligula's favorite horse, and Roman banquets, some of the facts must have been overheard and then repeated all wrong. Why are we saying this?

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The World’s First Empire Rose From a Dry Desert

Long before the Ancient Greeks and Romans, there was the Sumerian Empire. Rising in a hot desert, without rainfall to nourish crops, without trees or stones for building, it was actually the world's first-ever Empire.

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Full Documentary: Genghis Khan's Legendary Mongol Empire

Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire, which eventually became the largest empire in history. Known for both his wisdom and his brutality, it's little wonder that Genghis Khan has become one of the most polarizing conquerors to ever walk this Earth.

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Beyond the Inca Empire and Colonialism: History of Peru

Beyond the Inca Empire and Colonialism: History of Peru travel, video, Peru, south america, history facts, Incas, colonization, 5 minutes The history of Peru goes as far back as 9.000 BC. Learn the basics of this country's history from that time and until today in just 5 minutes

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The British Museum and Treasures That Don’t Belong There

The British Museum is a colossal collection of objects representing various civilizations over thousands of years, amassing to a total of millions of artifacts.

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Surprising Facts to Know About the Aztecs and Their Empire

The Aztecs Demystified: A Quick Guide History Lesson, history facts, lesser known, aztec, history video, facts about the world, aztec empire The Aztecs were way ahead of their time!

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The BEST of British Humor - HILARIOUS Sketch

A Bit Of Fry And Laurie is a beloved British sketch comedy series starring Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, known for its clever wordplay and hilarious skits. Today, we're revisiting a classic scene that perfectly captures the duo's comedic brilliance.

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Always Wanted to Sound Like You're British? Try This!

Always wanted to "try on" that coveted British pronunciation? Many people do, if only just for fun... To achieve this, you don't need to go to a language coach. Just tweak the way you pronounce these 6 sounds, and you'll sound as British as the Queen herself!

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This Funny Sketch is the Perfect Example of British Humor

‘The Two Ronnies’ was a classic British comedy show that aired in the ‘70s and dominated Saturday night TV for over 15 years. Starring British comedy greats, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the series had countless hilarious shorts with the characters in the zaniest of situations.

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Hong Kong’s Diners Are a Mix of Chinese & British Cuisines

If you ever visit Hong Kong, you will find that the restaurants there, known as Cha Chaan Teng, serve an eclectic blend of Chinese, British, and Japanese dishes on the menu.

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The Most Notorious Man-Eating Lions in History

The construction of the railway project was a move by the British Empire to extend its influence in Africa. As the lions continued their rampage, British soldier, Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson was sent to subdue them. But what exactly motivated these attacks?

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This Classic British Sketch Will Leave in You Splits…

The Two Ronnies is a famous British comedy sketch TV show that aired in the 1970s. The show featured Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett - the Two Ronnies - in various wacky situations. In this hilarious clip from the classic show, we see the two comedians in a ‘confusing’ library.