No medieval king could sleep easy at night until he had secured the smooth transition of his crown to a son. From marrying babes-in-arms to siring dozens of offspring, Robert Bartlett reveals the lengths to which rulers would go to ensure the survival of their dynasty...
For years debate has raged over whether the US was right to drop two atomic bombs on Japan during the final weeks of the Second World War. But was the US justified? We put the question to historians and two HistoryExtra readers...
In this month's issue, now on sale: Diana Preston chronicles the scientific and political developments that led to the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima; Jonathan Fennell explores how the British Army turned the tide against Japan in the Second World War; Tom Licence profiles the Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Confessor (and much more)...
On the banks of the Euphrates once lay one of the ancient world's most powerful cities. Why did it become so famous, and what do we really know about its hanging gardens? Here's your guide around Babylon...
It may be a summer like no other, but whether you are on a beach, or, more likely, still at home, it's always a good time to catch-up on some of the latest, and greatest, history books. Here, a group of historians and authors select their favourite biographies, era-spanning epics and much else besides, plus we share some recommendations from our books editor, Ellie Cawthorne...
Why, in 1066, for the first time, did multiple foreign powers invade England? The answer can only be found in the reign of Edward the Confessor, whose death in January that year began the 'year of battles'. Join Professor Tom Licence on Thursday 20 August at 7pm for a fascinating virtual talk on the subject…
On our latest podcasts: Peter Frankopan explores some of the major themes in global history and how they relate to life in 2020; Robert Bartlett explains how medieval royal families sought to retain their grip on the throne; and Paul Cartledge answers questions about one of the most renowned and influential ancient civilisations...
History remembers Katheryn Howard as Henry VIII's fifth wife. But few have heard her side of the story, until now. Alison Weir, historian and Sunday Times best-seller, has brought her tragic tale to life in Katheryn Howard: The Tainted Queen, the fifth novel in her spectacular Six Tudor Queens series.
Katheryn is young, beautiful and quick to fall in love. She soon captures the heart of Henry VIII, who calls her his 'rose without a thorn', but Katheryn's secret past could put her in harm's way…
With its stunning period detail, it's no wonder The Times calls the Six Tudor Queens series "a landmark in historical fiction."
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