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Anne Boleyn: a 16th-century feminist?

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Solon, an Athenian statesman (left) laid the foundations for democracy

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Ancient Celtic Cross overlooking the Achill Sound at the old church of St Dympna and Holy Well, Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland. (Photo by Dreamstime)

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Walter Ralegh: “The rankest traitor in all England?”

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