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King James VII and II depicted while in exile in France.

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An illustration of the Great Fire of London, c1675. St Paul's Cathedral is seen in flames (Photo by Museum of London/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

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James VI of Scotland (later also James I of England and Ireland) and his young wife, Anna of Denmark

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Painting of the Battle of Blenheim

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Historian Leanda de Lisle photographed at her home with her dog Millie

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An illustration depicting the Great Fire of London.

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The tombstone of a Roman soldier named Vivius Marcianus.

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The sinking of the Gloucester as depicted in a c1682 painting

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The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of England

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Portrait of James, Duke of Monmouth, the 36-year-old illegitimate son of Charles II. (Photo by Alamy)

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