Independent Protestants landed on Plymouth Rock in November 1620.
read more
Articles
Shadow of A Queen
The exiled queen's presence in England set in motion a deadly game of faith, power, and espionage that would define Elizabeth’s reign.
read more
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.
read more
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.
read more20th CENTURY LATEST
MEDIEVAL LATEST
What is the Blood Price?
The novelist's latest is a departure from the Norman invasion, but what's the story behind it?
read moreANCIENT HISTORY LATEST
Alexander the Great in the Dock
Classics for All’s latest 'moot trial' brought history’s greatest commander to the Supreme Court.
read more
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?
read moreEDITOR’S CHOICE
Unionism & The Treaty
Ulster leader James Craig thought he had beaten Lloyd George during the Anglo-Irish Treaty negotiations.
read more
Found 624 Results
Page 21 of 63
Page 21 of 63
The Reel War: Military History & Film
How many times have you watched a war film and despaired of its accuracy?
How To Sell Historical Fiction: The Past Is The Future
Oliver Webb-Carter
As editor of Aspects of History, I am often asked at book launches and in correspondence with authors about how historical novelists can and do sell books.
1064: Harold Godwinson’s Enigmatic Trip to Normandy
What prompted the journey to Normandy where the oath made by Harold would have fatal consequences for his reign.
Clash of Empires: The Anglo-Ashanti Wars
Oliver Webb-Carter
The decision by the V&A and BM to return items of interest to Ghana has brought to light a series of conflicts during the 19th century.
Review: Ockham’s Razor’s Tess
Amie Bawa
A mesmerising spectacle that not only does the novel justice, but itself deserves genuine applause.
From Taranto to Pearl Harbor
The template for the Japanese attack was a little known British victory in November 1940.
The Mysterious Death of Joseph Stalin
The disturbing tale behind the death of Uncle Joe.
Kush: The End of the World
In his recent novel Bellatrix, the bestselling author has taken the Romans south of Egypt to the wondrous kingdom of Kush.
Review: Legion at the British Museum
Oliver Webb-Carter
Our editor visited the new exhibition and came away impressed.
Page 21 of 63