Our image of the week shows an impact of British colonial rule in India, the use of Indian soldiers as British forces. The British
In this sadly fascinating article, Robert Walsh considers an American battle that took place on the last day of World War I – and the
In her latest article, Georgie Broad reflects on the life of women in Victorian Britain. She does so by contrasting the lives of rich and
In episode 6 of our podcast series History Books, we look at a terrible crime in 1850s London. rss feed | iTunes | History Books
This week we have a painting that we want you to reflect on. We printed it recently in an article of ours, but it seems
Empires define the world we live in. And they still touch many aspects of our lives from wars people we know are involved in to
In this article, Helen Saker-Parsons considers the enduring legacy of Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the founders of modern-day Italy. In his own lifetime he led
In this article, Jennifer Johnstone looks at what Charles Dickens thought about poverty in 19th century Britain. And considers what Dickens may think about modern-day
In this brilliant article, David C. Weinczok looks at an often unknown 14th century declaration in Scotland – and how it has influenced some of
This week we show you all of King Henry VIII’s six wives. Plus, we will tell you how to find out about the one that