Holy Women and the Rise of Royal Power in France
Medieval French monarchs used – and abused – the charismatic power of religious women.
History Today
Louis the Missionary
For Louis, the conversion of Muslims to Christianity, ideally by peaceful means, was important.
Travels Through Time: The Blackshirts vs. Lyons
This podcast looks at how Isidore Salmon, the force behind J Lyons & Co., threatened to withdraw advertising from the Daily Mail and Daily Mirror in 1934.
Travels Through Time: The Crusades
In our latest podcast, Dan Jones discusses the year 1147, when the Second Crusade was launched.
County Lines
Exploring Essex beyond the stereotypes.
The Adventures of Number 45
The story of a Gutenberg Bible, from 15th century Mainz to Keio University, Tokyo.
Is There Still Value in ‘Great Man’ History?
How important is the study of the powerful, epoch-defining individual?
All At Sea
The Southern Ocean was the last quadrant of the globe to be ‘discovered’ by Europeans.
The Cultured Women of Essex
We should take more notice of the work of those once despised and disregarded.
A History of Börek
From Turkish börek to Balkan burek, the celebrated dish of the Ottoman Empire spread far and wide.