English History

The Anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall

by Ann Cleeves

This year marks the 1900th anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall. According to a history written…

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Oh, Those “Girton Girls!”

by Nancy Springer

In 19th century England, while sons of the well-to-do were sent to boarding…

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Understanding the Language of War: Tony Blair and Winston Churchill

by Mark Thompson It’s May 13, 1940. Winston Churchill has been prime minister of the United…

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Thomas Farriner: The Man Who Started Great Fire of London

by Rebecca Rideal As the sun set on another hot day, an easterly wind danced through…

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The Pickwick Papers: Death and Mr Pickwick

by Stephen Jarvis

Six months ago, if you had asked me about my novel Death and…

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Princess Louise: A Biography

by Lucinda Hawksley The Locock Family Secret - Princess Louise It was while looking into the…

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Dickensian London: Everyday Life in the Victorian City

by Judith Flanders Chapter 1: Easy to Rise - Coffee in Covent Garden Market It is…

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Queen Charlotte: Wife of George III

by Janice Hadlow Queen Charlotte of Mecklenberg Strelitz, the wife of George III, has never enjoyed a…

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Historic Divorce Facts: 10 Reasons Why It Ended In Divorce

by Jennifer Wright Three Unusual Historic Reasons For Divorce In 1613 the Countess of Essex demanded…

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Behind The Mask: Vita Sackville-West

by Matthew Dennison Every Tolkien fan remembers Lobelia Sackville-Baggins. Rapacious, uppity, with a formidable temper and…

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English History

The Island Behind the Island: Real Life Inspiration for Trouble Island

by Sharon Short

Suspense author Sharon Short shares the rich history behind Mile Island, the real-life location that inspired…

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Silver Wedding

by Lydia Reeder

Harriot Kezia Hunt, from a 1910 publication. (Public domain,…

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The History Reader: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

by The History Reader

Shopping for any history-loving friends? Below is our holiday gift guide with…

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Featured Excerpt: Her Lotus Year

by Paul French

In Her Lotus Year: China, the Roaring Twenties, and the Making of Wallis Simpson, New York Times…

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Featured Excerpt: Four Against the West

by Joe Pappalardo

Four Against the West is a thrilling true saga of legendary Texas figure Judge…

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Featured Excerpt: Resist

by Rita Omokha

In Resist, award-winning journalist Rita Omokha charts the last century of civil rights activism, from the…

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Who Was the Real Socrates?

by Donald Robertson

Donald Robertson analyzes who is the real Socrates based on the little known information we have…

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Featured Excerpt: “Second Life” from Cabinet of Curiosities

by Aaron Mahnke

Read below for a fascinating excerpt from Cabinet of Curiosities: A Historical Tour of the Unbelievable,…

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English History

The Anniversary of Hadrian’s Wall

Oh, Those “Girton Girls!”

Understanding the Language of War: Tony Blair and Winston Churchill

Thomas Farriner: The Man Who Started Great Fire of London

The Pickwick Papers: Death and Mr Pickwick

Princess Louise: A Biography

Dickensian London: Everyday Life in the Victorian City

Queen Charlotte: Wife of George III

Historic Divorce Facts: 10 Reasons Why It Ended In Divorce

Behind The Mask: Vita Sackville-West

English History

The Island Behind the Island: Real Life Inspiration for Trouble Island

by Sharon Short

Silver Wedding

by Lydia Reeder

The History Reader: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

by The History Reader

Featured Excerpt: Her Lotus Year

by Paul French

Featured Excerpt: Four Against the West

by Joe Pappalardo

Featured Excerpt: Resist

by Rita Omokha

Who Was the Real Socrates?

by Donald Robertson

Featured Excerpt: “Second Life” from Cabinet of Curiosities

by Aaron Mahnke

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