Britain

The First Victoria Cross

Richard Cavendish recounts the history of the British medal for bravery in combat, first awarded on June 21st, 1854.

Anthony Eden

Ben Vessey introduces the man whose experiences in the 1930s affected his decision to launch a disastrous operation against Egypt in 1956.

Britain 1964-1979

Edward Falshaw advises how our study of this important period can match the examiners’ agenda.

The Crimean War

The events leading up to Britain and France's declarations of war on Russia on successive days on 27 and 28 March 1854.