The Gowrie Conspiracy
The truth of the events of 5 August 1600 will likely remain unknown.
Richard Cavendish
The Killing of Jack Cade
The leader of the rebels was captured and mortally wounded on 12 July 1450.
Death of Sir Robert Peel
Robert Peel suffered a fatal fall from his horse on June 29th, 1850. He died three days later.
Death of Mary Kingsley
The explorer of West Africa died in Cape Town on June 3rd, 1900.
The Korean War Begins
When North Korean tanks and infantry crossed the Thirty-Eighth Parallel in 1950, the Korean War began. The three-year war cost United Nations and South Korean forces over 200,000 casualties.
The Execution of Montrose
Richard Cavendish describes the execution of James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, on May 21st, 1650.
Birth of John Brown
Richard Cavendish charts the early life of the abolitionist John Brown, born on May 9th, 1800.
The Relief of Mafeking
Richard Cavendish describes the relief of Mafeking, following a seven-month siege, on May 16th/17th, 1900.
Death of Madame Tussaud
The woman behind one of Britain's most popular tourist attractions died on 16 April 1850.
Cabral Discovers Brazil
A fleet led by Pedro Álvares Cabral reached the Brazilian coast on April 22nd, 1500.