A woman who inherited a painting of Charles II was stunned to find out it was ... England and Ireland following the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 Was known as the Merry Monarch because ...

Rufus Sewell as King Charles II in Charles II ... This period of the Restoration became known as a “golden age” with great leaps in science and culture taking place. This was the time of ...

Following nine years in exile, Charles II returned to London at the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. Father Huddleston also helped the king convert to Catholicism on his deathbed in 1685.

King Charles II, on his restoration, reinstated Christmas in 1660. Under the Georgians, Christmas celebrations reached new heights with feasts typically lasting for 12 nights. The 12th Night Cake ...

On May 29, Charles II had returned to London from exile in the Netherlands and laid claim to power. After 11 years of republican rule, the restoration of the monarchy meant more than just the ...

This led to the Restoration, which saw Charles II become king of England. In 1657, Parliament actually offered Cromwell the role of king, but he refused. He said he could not accept a role he had ...