Could medieval people improve their station? Professor Chris Dyer explains to David Musgrove whether medieval people could improve their lot, or whether they were stuck in the life they were born into...
During the night of 14/15 November 1940, several hundred German bombers inflicted devastation on the industrial city of Coventry. The 11-hour raid represented a radical departure in the air war that would mark (and mar) the way bomber fleets were used during the rest of the conflict. Here, historian Frederick Taylor explains why Coventry was targeted…
Throughout her long reign, Elizabeth II has juggled being a mother and grandmother with royal duty. But with careful judgment, hard work and a mischievous sense of humour, she has forged a dynasty and inspired a nation, writes Elinor Evans...
The medieval era is often dismissed as a 'dark age' before the glories of the Renaissance. But, as Seb Falk explains in his new history of medieval science, this was in fact an age of wonder. He speaks to BBC History Magazine editor Rob Attar...
The two Anglo-Saxon cemeteries, from the sixth and seventh centuries, were an extraordinary find, with one of the highlights being an undisturbed ship burial. The discovery not far from the Suffolk coast offers unique insight into Anglo-Saxon society and culture. Here's a quick guide to the site...
In the latest issue of BBC History Magazine: Alison Weir explores the marriages of five medieval queens; Charles Spencer talks to Dan Jones about the White Ship disaster; Laurence Rees chronicles the differences between Hitler and Stalin (and much more)...
Turtle Bunbury shares overlooked and 'disremembered' stories from Ireland's past; Stephen Bourne discusses the experiences of Britain's black community during the Second World War; and Jan Bill gives us the lowdown on Viking ships, and offers updates on the Gjellestad Ship excavation, currently underway in Norway...
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