Anne Boleyn and her notorious relatives have dominated the history books, often portrayed as opportunistic schemers who would do anything to get closer to the Crown. But was this the case? Tracy Borman, historian and author of the bestselling novel The House of Boleyn, explains who the Boleyns really were…
“There’s all sorts of ways to engage with the past”: An Interview with Greg Jenner
Public historian and star of the hit BBC podcast You’re Dead To Me, Greg Jenner talks at York’s Eboracum Roman Festival about his children’s books, his career, the importance of history and the significance of York as a historic city
Who was Boudicca, the ancient woman who took on the might of the Roman army?
The Celtic queen headed a fearsome rebellion which challenged the Romans in Britain and secured her place as a national icon
The History of Fashion – Discover the remarkable evolution of style
From corsets and codpieces to fast fashion, uncover everything you want to know about fashion through the ages
Exploring Indigenous Resurgence
Taiaiake Alfred guides us through the history and importance of the revitalisation of Canada’s First Nations culture and identities
Our History Heroes: An interview with our Production Editor, Rachel Terzian
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, our team chooses the historical figure whose story inspires them
Our History Heroes: An interview with our Art Editor, Kym Winters
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, our team chooses the historical figure whose story inspires them
Our History Heroes: An interview with our Staff Writer, Emily Staniforth
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, our team chooses the historical figure whose story inspires them
Exploring the Mind of Henry VIII: An Interview with Alison Weir
Historian and author Alison Weir talks about her new novel, written from the perspective of Henry VIII, and discusses the early reign of the Tudor monarch, his first divorce and his legacy
“We don’t have to keep making up new reasons to treat women as inferior!” An Interview with Dr Eleanor Janega
Medieval historian, Eleanor Janega, talks about her new book and the role of women in society from the Middle Ages to present day • Congratulations on the publication of your new book The Once and Future Sex: Going Medieval on … Continued