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This is the story of Messalina – third wife of Emperor Claudius and one of the most notorious women to have inhabited the Roman world. The scandalous image of the Empress Messalina as a ruthless and sexually insatiable schemer, derived from the work of Roman historians such as Tacitus and...

Move over Henry VIII, it's the Queens' time to shine. Uncover the truth about these bold and brilliant Queens with this fresh, feminist guide to their lives. We all know Henry VIII had six wives. But these ladies are FAR too interesting to only be known as wives. Did you know that Catherine of...

Friday 4th February. It feels like I've only been asleep for a minute but I can't risk being late for school today - the Very Important Witches are coming! Bea Black is determined to become the best witch she can be and learn everything about magic. So when a school visit from some very important guests is announced, Bea is thrilled! It's her chance to help Little Spellshire School for the Extraordinary Arts and show off what she's learned so far.