Woodville versus the Bastard
The Smithfield Joust of 1467 was a triumph for Edward IV and his dynasty.
History Today
A History of the Harlem Renaissance
Ten key moments in the boom that changed African-American culture.
A Culture of Abuse
State policy, clerical abuse and the intellectually disabled in 1950s Ireland.
English Defeat the Scots at Battle of Neville’s Cross
A diversionary invasion of England during the Hundred Years’ War led to a battle outside Durham on 17th October 1346.
The Changing Face of the Republican Party
The contrast between Abraham Lincoln and Donald Trump could hardly be more striking, but such is the continually evolving politics of the Grand Old Party.
Scottish Castles: Towers of Power
The castles of Scotland are tangible evidence of the country’s evolution from violent feudalism towards a more settled and centralised nation state. David C. Weinczok explores a land of hill forts, towerhouses and châteaux.
Léon Blum’s Republic of Broken Dreams
French history since the revolution has been marked by promises of progress that end in bitter failure. The election of Léon Blum’s Popular Front in 1936 was one such example.
Death of King John
Aged 48 or 49, the king died at Newark Castle on 19 October 1216.
Marshall Island Stick Charts
Kate Wiles explores a unique nautical chart, designed to be understood only by its creator.
Of Saints and Kings
Walatta Petros was a woman feared even by kings. Wendy Laura Belcher tells the story of the Ethiopian saint, her relationships with centuries of monarchs and the stories of the miracles she performed.