Too often dismissed as Henry VIII’s forgotten wife, this issue’s protagonist emerges instead as a shrewd survivor, her humiliating rejection transformed into a life of wealth and independence.
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Kidding Mr Hitler
Immortalised in sitcom yet too often mistaken as comic, the Home Guard was a disciplined and often dangerous citizen army, whose volunteers stood ready to defend the nation against invasion.
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Heroes, Villains, and Letters to Empty Houses
Inspired by a wartime RAF pilot's memories and a chance letter, years of archival research revealed the true story behind the author's new book and its a tale of Resistance, betrayal and a remarkable act of bravery.
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When Robert the Bruce Fought for the English
The First War of Scottish Independence and the struggle to reject English overlordship masked an equally fierce and overlapping war waged between different factions of the Scottish nobility.
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The Big Debrief – Review
At its inaugural conference, Britain at War brought together leading historians and broadcasters for a day of lively discussion.
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Eadric Streona: Archvillain of English History
One of Anglo-Saxon England’s most notorious figures, his murderous ambition and repeated betrayals triggered Danish conquest and the upheavals that resulted in 1066.
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Democracies vs. Authoritarian States
A never-so-timely comparison of Athens and Sparta explores whether political freedom can establish military superiority and determine the outcome of ideological conflict.
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How Did the Romans Respond to the Deaths of their Emperors?
Rumour in the Roman world tended to flourish when it came to the the fate of emperors, threatening imperial stability and exposing public anxiety.
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Napoleon III: Europe’s First Populist
Often dismissed as inept, the Emperor of the French transformed the nation through economic modernisation and urban renewal, before defeat in the Franco-Prussian War brought his reign to a dramatic end.
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The Voice from the Well, by Rory Cormac
Rory Cormac
Sixty years on from Indonesia’s anti-Communist purge, a British propaganda campaign demonstrates how fabricated voices, forged documents and psychological warfare helped grease the wheels of regime change against Sukarno.
Churchill’s Most Hateful Decision, by Edward Abel Smith
Edward Abel Smith
An exploration of the East India Company’s Leadenhall Street headquarters unveils just how many of London’s most noteworthy buildings which told the capital’s story have disappeared without trace.
Sir Gruffydd Donne: Knight of Kidwelly
John Pitts
The novelist traces one man's journey from the shadow of his grandfather’s support for Owain Glyndwr to a career fighting for Henry V and Henry VI, and explores a Welsh family whose fortunes hinged on some of the defining conflicts of medieval Britain.
Eadric Streona: Archvillain of English History
One of Anglo-Saxon England’s most notorious figures, his murderous ambition and repeated betrayals triggered Danish conquest and the upheavals that resulted in 1066.
Historical Heroes: Anne of Cleves
Too often dismissed as Henry VIII’s forgotten wife, this issue’s protagonist emerges instead as a shrewd survivor, her humiliating rejection transformed into a life of wealth and independence.
Kidding Mr Hitler
Sinclair McKay
Immortalised in sitcom yet too often mistaken as comic, the Home Guard was a disciplined and often dangerous citizen army, whose volunteers stood ready to defend the nation against invasion.
Heroes, Villains, and Letters to Empty Houses
Inspired by a wartime RAF pilot's memories and a chance letter, years of archival research revealed the true story behind the author's new book and its a tale of Resistance, betrayal and a remarkable act of bravery.
When Robert the Bruce Fought for the English
James Turner
The First War of Scottish Independence and the struggle to reject English overlordship masked an equally fierce and overlapping war waged between different factions of the Scottish nobility.
Fleming’s Raiders
Ian Fleming created the most famous fictional agent in the world, James Bond. However, when he worked for Naval Intelligence during WWII, he made significant contributions to the real world of intelligence.
Introducing the New Aspects of History Substack – We’re Revamping!
Pairing a free midweek editorial newsletter with exclusive subscriber-only magazine features, author interviews and other benefits on a Saturday, we are offering history lovers a richer and more rewarding reading experience while supporting independent historical writing.
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