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A study of culture, colonialism, and an epidemic in New Guinea
When the Dutch government moved to stop headhunting by the Marind people of New ...
The Near East in the era of the Crusades was home to diverse populations Orthodox and Latin Christians, Shia and Sunni Muslims, Jews and Samaritans ...
Antiochus III, the king of the Seleucid Empire for four decades, ruled a powerful state for a long time. He fought and won many battles ...
Why was it that 2400 years ago the people who had recently conquered the world were unable to stop barbarian Galatians from looting the tombs ...
Explore an insightful and original discussion of the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire
In Why Rome Fell: Decline and Fall, or Drift ...
A sophisticated look into the eight Greek myths that remain the most relevant to us today, exploring their powerful cultural impact from their ancient origins ...
One of Britain's premier historians overturns received wisdom on a much-maligned king
George III, Britain's longest-reigning king, has gone down in history as ...
Manuscripts teem with life. They are not only the stuff of history and literature, but they offer some of the only tangible evidence we have ...
A century before Britain became involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, whole villages and towns in England, Ireland, Italy, Spain and other European countries were ...
Britain didn't just put the empire back the way it had found it.
In Uncommon Wealth, Kojo Koram traces the tale of how after ...
A concise history of the Caribbean's long and fascinating history, from pre-contact civilisations to the present day
This is a concise history, intended for ...
In July 1484 Tudor agent William Collingbourne - executed for treason in 1484 - tacked up a lampoon to the walls of St Paul's Cathedral: 'The ...
All too often, a dynasty is defined by its men: by their personalities, their wars and reigns, their laws and decisions. Their mothers, wives, sisters ...
Despite their frequent visits to England, Queen Victoria never quite trusted the Romanovs. In her letters she referred to 'horrid Russia' and was adamant that ...
Thailand is known for its picturesque beaches and famous temples, but there's much more to this popular holiday destination than many realise.
A Brief ...
