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

Riveting Historical Reads: April 2025

Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in April…

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Featured Excerpt: The Ride

by Kostya Kennedy

Timed for the 250th anniversary of one of America’s most famous founding events,…

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Julie of Saxe-Coburg’s Sister-in-Law: Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg

by Helen Rappaport

New York Times bestselling author Helen Rappaport shares the unhappy, dynastic marriage of…

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Featured Excerpt: Naples 1944

by Keith Lowe

Award-winning author Keith Lowe's newest critical deep-dive into the history of Naples during…

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Featured Excerpt: Propaganda Girls

by Lisa Rogak

In Propaganda Girls, bestselling author Lisa Rogak reveals the incredible untold story of…

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The Siren Song of False History

by Keith Lowe

Keith Lowe writes about how the myth of Parthenope, entwined with historical misconceptions…

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Featured Excerpt: Looking at Women Looking at War

by Victoria Amelina

When Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Victoria Amelina was busy writing…

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The 1770 Massacre in Boston

by Tom Clavin

Coinciding with the 255th anniversary of the Boston Massacre on March 5, 2025,…

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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

Riveting Historical Reads: April 2025

Featured Excerpt: The Ride

by Kostya Kennedy

Julie of Saxe-Coburg’s Sister-in-Law: Louise of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg

by Helen Rappaport

Featured Excerpt: Naples 1944

by Keith Lowe

Featured Excerpt: Propaganda Girls

by Lisa Rogak

The Siren Song of False History

by Keith Lowe

Featured Excerpt: Looking at Women Looking at War

by Victoria Amelina

The 1770 Massacre in Boston

by Tom Clavin

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