Most widely seen photographs of Queen Victoria depict a short, stony-faced and humourless matriarch dressed in black. But, says historian Helen Rappaport, this does Victoria a great disservice, because the queen was not always so sober...
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Who were the Cathars, what did they believe, and why did the Catholic Church brand them as heretics? BBC History Revealed explores how the Cathars were persecuted in the Albigensian Crusade...
In the Middle Ages, who you were and what you did for a living had great bearing on what you were allowed to eat – and when. Ahead of his talk at our virtual Medieval Life and Death event, Chris Woolgar explains medieval mealtimes…
Did you know that brides haven't always worn white dresses? When did this tradition start – and what is the history behind three other notable wedding customs? Emily Brand investigates…
Get the lowdown on everyday life in the medieval era, with a series of FREE talks from leading historians. This virtual event will take place over a week, beginning on 18 May 2020. We'll host a lecture each day on topics including crime, food, disease, love and religion. Plus, a chance to put your questions to our panel...
Inside this issue of BBC History Magazine: David Olusoga reveals how Britain's grand houses descended into slums during the Victorian era; Eric Lee tells the story of a Second World War clash in the Netherlands that continued beyond VE Day; twenty historians describe the historical conundrums that they would most like to find the answers to; and much more...
On our latest podcasts: Vanessa Harding describes the events of the 1665 Great Plague and explains how people at the time coped; Catherine Fletcher offers a fresh view on the Renaissance; and Mark Bostridge reflects on the pioneering Victorian nurse's work at the Crimean War and beyond...
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