Slaying Myths: England and St George
St George only gained popularity in England in the 15th century, and Richard the Lionheart had nothing to do with his adoption as the nation’s patron saint.
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Venice Excommunicated
On April 27th, 1509, the Pope attempted to restrict the power of Venice.
The Amritsar Massacre
Troops under the command of Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer killed hundreds of unarmed demonstrators on 13 April 1919.
Death of St Anselm
The life of a most pious Christian saint, who died on April 21st, 1109.
Performance Art: Baroque Style
As a new exhibition on the Baroque opens at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Joanna Norman looks at this age of magnificence.
No Karl Marx without Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels financed the research behind his friend Karl Marx’s epic critique of the free market, Das Kapital. His role is now being recognised.
Naseby’s Pioneering Archaeologist
Spurred into action by the false presumptions of Thomas Carlyle, the antiquarian Edward FitzGerald sought to piece together the momentous events of June 14th, 1645, reports Martin Marix Evans.
Elizabeth Tollet and her Scientific Sisters
Patricia Fara recounts the moving story of a gifted contemporary of Isaac Newton who came to symbolise the frustrations of generations of female scientists denied the chance to fulfil their talents.
André Gill
The d'Artagnan du Crayon fearlessly lampooned the French rulers of his day in a series of masterly caricatures that would later inspire the creators of Spitting Image and many others.
Pretty in Pink: Cherry Blossom in Japan
A history of the country’s love affair with the cherry blossom.