The 13th century Scottish warrior who defied Kind Edward I of England and met a gruesome end
Ancient Civilisations
How were Celtic round houses built?
While much remains unknown about these Iron Age homes, archeologists have slowly been piecing together the mystery of how Celtic tribes lived.
Review
Review: Sally “A rich portrait of the late astronaut and physicist’s life”
Sally is a powerful and emotional biographical documentary that never outstays its welcome, which with a runtime of 105 minutes is no easy feat
Review
“Playground of the rich, a hotbed of sex and crime, and a haven for refugees” Review: The Gods of New York
New York has been many things throughout its history. As Jonathan Mahler recounts, during the 1980s the city underwent something of an identity crisis.
History of War
“He’s always been a family legend but now he’s become my own personal hero as well”: Q and A with Adam Hart on his Great Grandfather’s World War II escape.
In 1943 Frank Griffiths crash landed in France, escaped to Switzerland then then made the long journey home – back through occupied territory…
News
Taking Inspiration From History: Q and A with Roman Krznaric
Author Roman Krznaric talks using the past to inspire us in the present.
History of War
How was VE Day Celebrated on the Home Front?
Author Lucy Noakes explain to us what the experience of VE Day itself was like for the general British population
History of War
How was VE Day Celebrated on the European Front?
Author Geraint Jones explains to us how troops on the front line celebrated victory in Europe
News
“There is this constant connection between both living and dead and past and present” – Luke Pepera on 500,000 years of African History.
Ahead of his appearance at HistFest at the British Library, Luke Pepera spoke to us about the many civilisations and societies that make up the fascinating history of Africa.
People & Politics
The Fabulous life of Harvey Milk: The First Openly Gay Man to Win an Election in the United States
The empowering story of San Francisco’s first openly gay elected official, whose life came to a tragic end
People & Politics
Five essential James Baldwin books
The poet, playwright, author and Civil Rights activist is among the 20th century’s most important and influential writers
News
History in the Classroom – An interview with Shalina Patel
The challenges teachers face when dealing with complex and contentious areas of history
News
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
News
“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
News
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
News
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
News
“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
News
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
News
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!
History Of Royals
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
News
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
Ancient Civilisations
5 times Alexander was not so Great
Despite his title, Alexander was known for his wanton cruelty and savagery against his enemies