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England
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Famous London Churches Any Traveler Must See
Published on 02.18.16If there’s three things England was known for prior to the current day, it was its Kings, religion, and churches. After all, King Henry VIII...
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Party like Great Britain: It’s Guy Fawkes Day!
Published on 11.05.15If you chose to be Guy Fawkes this Halloween, don't ditch your mask yet! Even if you don't have a mask, you can celebrate Guy...
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Exploring the Whitechapel District of London and the History of Jack the Ripper
Published on 10.08.15Each October AESU likes to explore the strange sides of well-known, destination cities. Last week, we kicked off our Halloween blog miniseries with Prague. This...
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Changing of the Guard
Published on 09.10.15The quintessentially British ceremony of the Changing of the Guard is a must-see when visiting London. Let AESU enhance your experience by giving you some...
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Oxford, England, Not just a Prestigious University
Published on 08.13.15When you hear of Oxford, England, you immediately think of Oxford University. Located on the Thames River, there is more to this historic city than...
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The British Invasion: The Decade that Transformed the American Music Scene
Published on 07.09.15“When the Beatles came to America in 1964, the nation was gripped by a phenomenon unseen before,” wrote Rolling Stone reporter Parke Puterbaugh in his...
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The 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta
Published on 03.26.152015 marks the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, one of the most influential documents in history. It serves as the foundation for the English...
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Planning a Trip to the Churchill War Rooms
Published on 02.05.15“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of...
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