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The Horrors of the East End: The Forgotten ‘Rippings’
When people think of the Whitechapel murders that horrified London during the last quarter of the 19th century, there is a very slight...
Dawid Siedlecki
Apr 44 min read


Memory Wars: The Construction and Contestation of Wartime History
Memory is not merely a passive reflection of past events; it is a dynamic, selective, and contested process that plays an indispensable...
Jakob Reid
Apr 25 min read


The Inevitability of Nazi Defeat: Addressing WWII Counterfactuals
The defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War can be attributed to a synergy of technological innovation, effective leadership, and...
Cianan Sheekey
Mar 314 min read


Toppled But Not Forgotten: How the Edward Colston Statue Sparked Debate
At the height of the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the world watched as anti-racist demonstrators in Bristol pulled down a statue...
Lola Fallon
Mar 314 min read


The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth: The Forgotten ‘Utopia’
“Whoever comes to me will be free and equal, because I am freedom.” These bold words, uttered by the spirit of Poland (Wolność) in Adam...
Dawid Siedlecki
Mar 294 min read


Delapré Abbey: From Medieval Monastery to Modern Museum
Having spent most of my childhood in Northampton, I greatly appreciate its expansive history. Delapré Abbey can be seen as the historic...
George Marshall
Mar 292 min read


Chatsworth House: Five Centuries of Real and Imagined Stories
Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, near the town of Bakewell, lies one of Britain’s most iconic country houses: Chatsworth House,...
Fin Elliott
Mar 222 min read


German Expressionist Film: A Century of Influence
With the release of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu at the start of this year, the long shadows left by the German Expressionist film and art...
George Hornby
Mar 214 min read


The “Spin Emperor”: How the Roman Emperor Augustus was the master propagandist of his time
Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart’s podcast The Rest is Politics has recently become a staple of my incredibly dreary journey to and...
Josh Mansley
Mar 214 min read


Following In Medieval Footsteps: The Camino de Santiago
After my A-levels I was fortunate enough to take a year out before heading to university. For months I was able to work in the glorious...
Harry McNeile
Mar 155 min read


Visiting the Site of Genocide
“Work sets you free only if you die from working.” These were the words of my guide as we stood in front of the infamous gates of...
Adam Neep
Feb 74 min read


A Modern History of the British “Far-Right” and National Identity
When thinking about the question of what British national identity is, I was struck by a quote from historian Peter Mandler, which...
Scarlett Finlay
Jan 195 min read


How ‘Horrible Histories’ Shaped a Generation
“Terrible Tudors, Gorgeous Georgians, Slimy Stuarts, Vile Victorians…” When it comes to engaging an audience with the past, no one has...
Helena Smith
Jan 63 min read


The Magic of Christmas Markets
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… As the festive season approaches, the allure of Christmas markets comes alive. From the...
Zarah Kabir
Jan 64 min read


Aid and Activism: The UK and Latin America in the Late Twentieth Century
Concerns over human rights in Latin America during the closing decades of the twentieth century prompted organisations in the UK to...
Nia Belcher
Jan 64 min read


The BBC: A Long History, an Uncertain Future
In 2022, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) celebrated its 100th anniversary. Today, 85% of British adults engage with its...
Tilly Dickinson
Jan 64 min read


Methods or Money? What Pushed Parliament to Change Its Stance Towards the Abolition of Slavery in Britain?
When we consider the British abolition of slavery, one image often comes to mind: protests in various forms battling against an...
George Marshall
Jan 64 min read


Your Favourite History Spot: The Broad Street Pump
The Broad Street Pump – today a redundant , seemingly unremarkable water pump located in the backstreets of Carnaby, London. Yet in...
Gabrielle Skinner-Ducharme
Jan 62 min read


The Prehistoric Plague That Ended the Neolithic Period
When researching the genomes of the population that inhabited Britain 4,500 years ago, scientists came across a piece of a prehistoric...
Harry McNeile
Jan 65 min read


My Favourite History Spot - National Memorial Arboretum
One of my favourite history spots is the National Memorial Arboretum. It focuses on the history of war, giving a general but thoughtful...
Chloe Stack
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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