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1862: Anna Leonowens journeys to meet the King of Siam. True stories of travel and adventure by women. Stars Sian Phillips. Show more In 1862 Anna Leonowens journeyed to meet the King of Siam.

According to Arthurian legend, the great wizard Merlin prophesied that only the true king of England would be able to pull ...

Founded by King Ramathibodi I (U Thong), it quickly became one of the world's largest and most prosperous cities. 1,223 sites are inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.