Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII's daughter, Elizabeth – who became Queen Elizabeth I in 1558 – was just a small child at the time of her mother's death. So how did Elizabeth I view Anne as she grew up? Historian Tracy Borman explains...
Alexander Hamilton rose from an impoverished upbringing to become one of the founding fathers of America. Today, he is best known for featuring on the $10 bill in the United States and as the subject of the hugely successful musical theatre production – which this week premiered on Disney+ as a movie adaptation…
The 19th-century religious scholar Cardinal John Henry Newman was last year declared a saint by Pope Francis. A dedicated educator, his "extraordinary purity of character" was hailed by the likes of William Gladstone. But, as historian Emma J Wells reveals, not all saints in history were altogether 'saintly'...
The Fourth of July is one of America's biggest holidays, with celebrations typically including fireworks and events across the USA. But what exactly is Independence Day and what does it celebrate? Tom Cutterham explains why Americans mark the date each year…
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 wiped out the city of Pompeii, but the buildings and remains buried beneath the debris still provide a remarkable window into ancient Roman life. Historian Daisy Dunn recounts the events of the disaster and what happened in the aftermath..
Monuments are put up to reflect the values of society. But what happens when those values change over time? Join historian Keith Lowe on Thursday 9 July at 7pm for a fascinating 45-minute talk, after which we will invite your questions for a live Q&A session for 30 minutes...
On our latest podcasts: Kate Smith answers questions about British society during the 18th and early 19th centuries; Mark Honigsbaum compares the Covid-19 pandemic to previous disease outbreaks; and Keith Lowe speaks to us about his new book on monuments to the Second World War…
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