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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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The Enemy Within: The Assassination Attempt on Alexander II

R.N.Morris

How a disaffected carpenter infiltrated the Winter Palace and came close to wiping out the entire Romanov family.

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Epic Iran at the Victoria & Albert Museum

Oliver Webb-Carter

An exhibition worthy of the great country is on at the V&A.

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The Keepers of Byzantium’s Flame

Peter Sandham

How two Byzantine women remained influential long after their empire vanished.

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Anatomy of a Disaster: The Easter Day Massacre

Tom Walker

When one RAF light bomber squadron flew into action in Greece in April 1941 its aim was to halt a German offensive, but it had tragic consequences for everyone involved.

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Empress Elizabeth: Saving the Slavic Soul

Ellen Alpsten

Empress Elizabeth went through many struggles, until she emerged as a great monarch.

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Language Lost: A Levantine Lament

Michael Vatikiotis

A story that begins with the construction of the Suez canal.

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The Royal Navy and its Rum: The History of the Tot

Mitch Wilson

The Royal Navy rum tot, or ration, is traced up until 31st July 1970: the day the rum died.

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Better to Have Gone: Auroville

Akash Kapur

In this excerpt from his new book, Better to Have Gone, Akash Kapur describes the beginning of an incredible journey.

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Winceby: The Finest Hour of the Rising Cromwell

Ronald Hutton

This lesser known battle was fine preparation for Cromwell ahead of his victories at Marston Moor and Naseby

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Five Books By My Bed

Barney White-Spunner

The author of Berlin: The Story of a City and Partition writes about his favourite books to read this Summer.

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