The poet, playwright, author and Civil Rights activist is among the 20th century’s most important and influential writers
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History in the Classroom – An interview with Shalina Patel
The challenges teachers face when dealing with complex and contentious areas of history
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Myth, legend and reimagining England’s past – An interview with Dr Susan Owens
How English myths have inspired and helped to shape art and our understanding of history
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“Why does everyone hate the British Empire?” – An Interview with Al Murray
The comedian and history buff speaks to us about his new four-part series
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Our History Heroes: An interview with our Features Editor, Callum McKelvie
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, our team chooses the historical figure whose story inspires them
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Our History Heroes: An interview with our Editor, Jonathan Gordon
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, our team chooses the historical figure whose story inspires them
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“Women don’t need to be astronauts for their stories to matter.” Interview with Jennifer Herrera
The National Women’s History Museum’s Vice President explains the origins and work of the museum and the importance of women’s voices in the historical record
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Schools Out and the story of LGBT+ History Month
Lynne Nicholls, the chair of trustees for Schools OUT, discusses the origins of LGBT+ History Month
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Free Download – Never Greater Slaughter chapter preview and our review
An examination of one of the most important battles in the annals of medieval military history… and you can start reading it today!
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Becoming Anne Review
The tie-in book to Hever Castle’s major new exhibition explores the early years of the most famous of Henry VIII’s wives
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Hollywood Review: Netflix’s alternative look at the golden age of Tinseltown
The new seven-part drama presents an inspiring ‘what if?’ tale of Hollywood hopefuls seeking to make it big in post-war America
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5 times Alexander was not so Great
Despite his title, Alexander was known for his wanton cruelty and savagery against his enemies