The exiled queen's presence in England set in motion a deadly game of faith, power, and espionage that would define Elizabeth’s reign.
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Emma Sergeant’s ‘La Selva Oscura’ – Review
In a new exhibition, the artist transforms Dante’s “dark wood” into a landscape of birch trees, animals, and memory.
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From Fact into Fiction: The Origins of The Devils of Cardona
The historian and author draws on Spain’s Morisco past, persecution and intrigue within his novel.
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Anywhere But The Western Front
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What is the Blood Price?
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Alexander the Great in the Dock
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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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Masters of the Air
Paul Bingley, historian of the Eighth Air Force, delves into the making of the Apple TV series and the brave airmen who fought in the bombing campaign.
Historical Heroes: Nell Gwyn
The embodiment of Restoration England, and Charles II’s mistress described by Pepys as “pretty, witty Nell”.
Top Five: Books on The Battle of Agincourt
Richard Foreman, author of the bestselling Band of Brothers series, about Henry V and the Agincourt campaign, recommends five books.
The Fateful Year: 1066
Anglo-Saxon resistance did not melt away at the conclusion of the Battle of Hastings.
The Spice Race
The hunt for spices saw the beginnings of globalisation as the Portuguese, Spanish and later the Dutch ventured to the Spice Islands.
Fairfax Of Virginia
Hugh Fairfax
Sir Thomas Fairfax's descendants were intertwined with American history.
Historical Heroes: Bill Slim
Some talk of Wellington and Marlborough as Britain’s greatest general, but Field Marshal William Slim is a name that is often overlooked.
Roy Farran: Rogue Hero
Bill and David Stirling, Jock Lewes and Paddy Mayne were all remarkable SAS officers, but there was one more, Roy Farran who had an extraordinary career.
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