From Kaunas to Kobe: The Epic Journey of WW2 Refugees via the Trans-Siberian Railway
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‘Educating the Natives’
In his latest novel, the American writer and film director John Sayles examines the treatment of the Native Americans in the late 19th, and early 20th centuries, as young Indians were ‘civilised.’
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The Last VC
Edward Charlton, Irish Guards, won the last Victoria Cross of the European theatre on 21 April 1945.
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Forgotten History
Michael Admiraal reflects on wartime atrocities and technological advancement during a visit to Peenemünde.
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What is the Blood Price?
The novelist's latest is a departure from the Norman invasion, but what's the story behind it?
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Alexander the Great in the Dock
Classics for All’s latest 'moot trial' brought history’s greatest commander to the Supreme Court.
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Hadrian’s Wall: Strategic Masterpiece or Monumental Folly?
Was Hadrian's Wall built to keep out barbarians, or rather to demonstrate the power of Rome?
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Unionism & The Treaty
Ulster leader James Craig thought he had beaten Lloyd George during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations.
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Last Train to Freedom
From Kaunas to Kobe: The Epic Journey of WW2 Refugees via the Trans-Siberian Railway
‘Educating the Natives’
John Sayles
In his latest novel, the American writer and film director John Sayles examines the treatment of the Native Americans in the late 19th, and early 20th centuries, as young Indians were ‘civilised.’
The Last VC
Oliver Webb-Carter
Edward Charlton, Irish Guards, won the last Victoria Cross of the European theatre on 21 April 1945.
Forgotten History
Michael Admiraal
Michael Admiraal reflects on wartime atrocities and technological advancement during a visit to Peenemünde.
The Francisca
Paul Bernardi, author of the Rebellion trilogy explores the history of the francisca throwing axe and its role in his ongoing series.
The Great Siege of Malta
Marcus Bull
In 1565 the Ottomans attempted to besiege the island of Malta. A new history has been written, and its author describes the Christian victory over Suleiman the Magnificent.
LBJ’s Flawed Plan
Goeffrey Wawro
The American strategy in Vietnam was destined to failure from the start, so argues the author of a new military history of the war.
The Jacobite Uprising and the Battle of Preston, 1715
The ’15 began in the wake of the Georgian assumption of the English throne as the Old Pretender saw an opportunity to claim back the throne taken from his father by William of Orange.
The Deadly World War II Mission Over the Roof of the World
Caroline Alexander
Allied pilots flew treacherous flights over the Himalayas to provide supplies to Chang Kai Shek’s army, and the author of a new book describes the mission.
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