Two historical artefacts have been officially declared treasure following separate inquests in Cornwall. A rare gold ‘touch piece’ from the reign of King James and a gold posie ring, both ...

King James I, who previously ruled Scotland as King James VI, gained the English throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth I on this day in history, March 24, 1603.

Ironically, King James I set out to publish a new translation of the Bible---in order to dethrone the Geneva Bible which was popular with the Puritans and other dissidents.