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Ancient Jerusalem - East Side of the City
This map, of first-century Jerusalem, depicts the location of the Temple on the east side of the city.  The Antonia Fortress, a garrison for Roman soldiers, was situated nearby. Click on the map for a better view.  
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Anne (Wife of James I/VI) Returns to Denmark
This is an excerpt from Witchcraft in Early Modern Scotland - James VI's Demonology and the North Berwick Witches - by Lawrence Normand and Gareth Roberts.   
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Anne Boleyn - Second Wife of Henry VIII

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Bethany - Location in Biblical Times
This map depicts the location of Bethany, a village which Jesus often visited.  His friends - Mary, Martha and Lazarus - lived there.  
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Bruges - Its Location Today

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County Antrim - Map Locator
County Antrim (called Contae Aontroma in Irish) is depicted above in light green.  It is one of six provinces which constitute Northern Ireland.  The partition, which occurred soon after the Irish-Anglo Treaty of 1921, divided the country.  Most of Belfast, the capital of Northern Ire...
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County Down - Location in Northern Ireland
This is the location of County Down, in Northern Ireland.  It has a great deal of history associated with St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland.  
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Downpatrick - Burial Place of St. Patrick
The English word "Downpatrick" is based on the Irish word "Dún Pádraig" (which means "Patrick's Fort").  The town is located in County Down, in today's Northern Ireland.  It is the place where St. Patrick is reportedly buried. Click on the image for a better view.  
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Downpatrick - Map Locator
This map depicts the location of Downpatrick, where it is believed St. Patrick died.  Click on the image for a greatly expanded view.  
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Execution Order - Charles I
This document ordered the execution of Britain's King, Charles I.  Click on the image to view it in greater detail.  
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