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Every New Year’s Day the world feels pretty and renewed. As the calendar turns from one year to the next many people see it as an opportunity to open themselves to a new hobby or quality. Many people make resolutions, or promises to themselves or others to grow or change... Read more »

Staying updated with the latest trends and landscape is not as easy as you think. People are dying to be on trend. If you see, social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook are filled with modern influencers with creative content (though not all).   However, when it comes to essay writing... Read more »

Wallpapers have long been a canvas for human creativity, transforming walls into statements of style, status, and personal taste. From their humble beginnings in ancient times to their modern resurgence, the history of wallpapers offers a rich tapestry of artistic, cultural, and technological evolution. Let’s take a journey through the... Read more »

In a world where we spend most of our lives online—shopping, working, and connecting with others—our digital privacy often hangs by a thread. Every time you connect to the internet, your IP address is like your home address online, revealing your location and opening the door to potential tracking or... Read more »

Tania Cezara is reshaping the boundaries between technology and creativity. Her innovative work has established her as a driving force in industries spanning tech, art, and media. With a reputation for bold ideas and flawless execution, she consistently delivers groundbreaking projects that merge artistic expression with technological advancements. Tania’s journey... Read more »

In the past decade, online education has rapidly transformed from a niche option to a cornerstone of learning. Its accessibility, flexibility, and inclusivity have reshaped how people acquire knowledge, connect with educators, and achieve their goals. More than just a tool for personal growth, online education has become a powerful... Read more »

The game of poker, as we know it today, has a history that spans nearly a millennium, weaving through continents and cultures. Its origins are hotly debated, with some historians tracing it back to a 10th-century Chinese domino-card game, while others point to the 16th-century Persian card game As Nas.... Read more »

Have you ever wondered what it takes to successfully navigate a personal injury case? When someone suffers from an injury due to someone else’s negligence, seeking justice can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s dealing with insurance companies, gathering evidence, or understanding your rights, the process can be challenging. If you’re pursuing... Read more »

In today’s competitive academic landscape, mastering challenging subjects like mathematics, physics, and chemistry can feel overwhelming for many students. The fast pace of classroom teaching often leaves little room for personalised attention, making it difficult for some to grasp complex concepts. This gap in understanding can quickly lead to frustration... Read more »

Who Was the Real Henry III? JamesHoare Wed, 01/15/2025 - 09:30... Read more »

‘Naples 1343’ by Amedeo Feniello review JamesHoare Tue, 01/14/2025 - 09:23... Read more »

Archdruid William Price Challenges Funerary Rites JamesHoare Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:35... Read more »

Hopes, Fears, and Early Modern Astrology JamesHoare Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:45... Read more »

The Rebecca Riots: Why Did Wales Rise Up? JamesHoare Wed, 01/08/2025 - 09:37... Read more »

‘The Tree Hunters’ by Thomas Pakenham review JamesHoare Tue, 01/07/2025 - 09:36... Read more »

‘Ocean’ and ‘Tracks on the Ocean’ review JamesHoare Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:02... Read more »

What is Modernity? JamesHoare Thu, 01/02/2025 - 09:09... Read more »

On the Spot: Nicholas Radburn JamesHoare Mon, 12/30/2024 - 11:40... Read more »

From the OSS to the CIA, how Wild Bill Donovan shaped the American intelligence community.... Read more »

During the 1835–42 Second Seminole War and as Army scouts out West, these warriors from the South proved formidable.... Read more »

.image-13796819 { max-height: 100%; --left: 40.91%; --top: 52.46%; } In 2019 Will Grant embarked on a 142-day, 2,000-mile horseback journey from the Pony Express stables in St. Joseph, Mo., to trail’s end in Sacramento, Calif.... Read more »

.image-13796758 { max-height: 100%; --left: 54.92%; --top: 29.55%; } William Frederick Cody (1846-1917) led a signal life, from his youthful exploits with the Pony Express and in service as a U.S. Army scout to his globetrotting days as a showman and international icon Buffalo Bill.... Read more »

.image-13796261 { max-height: 100%; --left: 41.28%; --top: 14.20%; } If you needed some motivation during the war years, there was probably a poster for that.... Read more »

.image-13796414 { max-height: 100%; --left: 44.18%; --top: 28.38%; } Texan Sam Privett, the colorfully nicknamed proprietor of Booger Red’s Wild West, backed up his boast he could ride anything on four legs.... Read more »

.image-13796876 { max-height: 100%; --left: 62.83%; --top: 32.16%; } Steve Friesen, the former director of the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave in Colorado, assesses what has been written and filmed.... Read more »

.image-13796227 { max-height: 100%; --left: 62.57%; --top: 35.09%; } When covert operatives went into Italy to retrieve prisoners of war, little went according to plan.... Read more »

.image-13796482 { max-height: 100%; --left: 44.44%; --top: 22.81%; } Sue Robinson rose from an itinerant life as a touring child performer to become an acclaimed dramatic actress.... Read more »

In 1901, Cody had his Sioux performers don Chinese garb and portray the rebels.... Read more »

.image-13796235 { max-height: 100%; --left: 48.43%; --top: 37.96%; } The peaceful French countryside around La Fiere Bridge erupted into a desperate firefight on June 6, 1944.... Read more »

.image-13796441 { max-height: 100%; --left: 31.27%; --top: 15.34%; } Poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was no slouch at drawing crowds, critics and cash during his seven-week ramble of the American West in 1882.... Read more »

.image-13796132 { max-height: 100%; --left: 54.35%; --top: 37.05%; } The Wrights won.... Read more »

.image-13796328 { max-height: 100%; --left: 37.90%; --top: 24.39%; } Rifles and revolvers made by Uberti, Pietta, Pedersoli and other Italian firms remain popular.... Read more »

Today, we can announce a groundbreaking exhibition in partnership with MI5 exploring the vital work of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency. It is the first time in MI5’s 115-year history that it has collaborated on an exhibition in this way, with their input providing an insider’s perspective on the evolution of... Read more »

Today we have made available a selection of previously top secret files from MI5. The records cover a range of subjects predominantly from the organisation’s early years before the First World War, up until the mid-1970s. The release reveals new details in the cases of the Cambridge spies Kim Philby,... Read more »

Three Downing Street visitor books are included in this December’s Cabinet Office file release. The red leather-bound volumes are the first ever released by the Government and provide a fascinating insight into eminent visitors passing through the doors of Number 10 between 1970-2003. The late Queen, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,... Read more »

Extraordinary new evidence has been found at The National Archives which offers a fresh clue about what happened to The Princes in the Tower. An entry in a 16th century registry of wills shows a treasured possession belonging to elder prince, Edward V – his chain – being bequeathed by... Read more »

Following a recent Archive Service Accreditation Panel, the UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee is pleased to announce that the following archive services have been awarded accredited status for the first time: Cardiff University Library Northamptonshire Archive Service All accredited archive services must apply again for accreditation six years after their... Read more »

  The National Archives welcomes the appointment of two new non-executive Board members, Lopa Patel MBE and Nigel Baker. They replace Baroness Ros Scott of Needham Market and Mark Richards who both step down on 30 December 2024 after highly successful 6.5 year appointments, where they supported the organisation through... Read more »

The National Archives, in partnership with Forces War Records, the leading military family history website from Ancestry®, has launched a digital collection of Royal Flying Corps and successors: World War One Gallantry Award Medal Index Cards.  The collection contains almost 12,000 cards and are a mixture of handwritten and typed... Read more »

We have become a founding member of EHRI-UK – the national body representing Holocaust-related collections in the United Kingdom. The other founding members are the Wiener Holocaust Library, the Holocaust Research Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London and the Parkes Institute at the University of Southampton. The European Holocaust... Read more »

  We have been awarded £1.3m to upgrade our analytical research laboratory creating a centre of excellence available to collections throughout the UK and beyond. The award is part of the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s new Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) programme, a major £80m... Read more »

Our Chief Executive and Keeper, Saul Nassé, has presented his first Archive Service Accreditation certificate since joining The National Archives in the summer. Saul presented the certificate to Westminster City Archives, the local authority archive for the City of Westminster, who have gained full accreditation for the second time. All... Read more »

Would you like to represent the views of archive users and help to improve The National Archives’ services? If you are a regular archive user, then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking new voluntary representatives to join our User Advisory Group (UAG). The User Advisory Group... Read more »

Following a recent Archive Service Accreditation panel, the UK Archive Service Accreditation Committee is pleased to announce that Christ Church Archives, Oxford, has been awarded accredited status for the first time. All accredited archive services must apply again for accreditation six years after their initial award to retain their accredited... Read more »

  A £5m investment into the archives sector will unlock collections across the UK and build the skills and resilience needed to care for them into the future. The National Archives, the Pilgrim Trust and the Wolfson Foundation are delighted to announce that The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested... Read more »

The Civil Service has now entered the pre-election period. The National Archives is a government department and during this time, our website and communications channels will be quieter than usual and many activities will be paused until a Government is formed. This will last until the General Election concludes.... Read more »

Roger Moorhouse reflects on the lasting legacy of perhaps the most famous movie about the Holocaust ever filmed, Schindler’s List…... Read more »

The question of who owns Greenland rings throughout history, arguably beginning in the Viking Age. But since the Second World War, the ownership of Greenland has taken on an enhanced and ever-evolving geopolitical significance…... Read more »

Roger Luckhurst and Alex Von Tunzelmann reflect on the results of HistoryExtra's recent poll to identify the greatest historical film of all time... Read more »

Sword-and-sandals epic or soulful period piece? Gritty war drama or muddy medieval caper? We asked historians to nominate the best historical movies of all time – and left it to you to choose the winner... Read more »

Sophie Shorland charts the spectacular rise of one of the Restoration era's most colourful characters... Read more »

Dolly Jørgensen explores medieval England's love-hate relationship with the urban pig... Read more »

Professor Sheilagh Ogilvie answers your questions on a mysterious medieval federation that dominated trade in northern Europe... Read more »

Following the death of the former US president in December, historian Mark White recalls the life and work of a leader whose record in office was decidedly mixed but whose personal integrity remained unsullied... Read more »

Ellie Cawthorne and historian Professor Rosalind Crone take a journey through the backstreets of 19th-century Britain to explore the darker side of Victorian life. Sneaking into private parlours, descending into candlelit mines, frequenting grim workhouses and paying a visit to an unscrupulous confectioner, uncovering some of the biggest scandals of... Read more »

  “After World War I, German commanders and military jurists drew the conclusion that the Imperial German Army had been too lenient in the crisis year of 1918. They vowed that if Germany ever went... The post ‘No Mercy’ — How the Ghosts of 1918 Made the Germany Army Ruthless... Read more »

“Alexander’s Persian policies are a fascinating element of his reign and demonstrate insight into his skills as a strategist. He was able to effectively forge a combined political and military effort that sustained his rule... The post Charm Offensive — How Alexander the Great Shrewdly Won Persian Hearts and Minds... Read more »

“Rumors of a plot to kill the Polish leader began almost immediately – and continue to this day.” By Alex Zakrzewski General Władysław Sikorski is a name that even many World War II enthusiasts may... The post The Death of General Sikorski — Was Poland’s Wartime Leader-in-Exile Assassinated? appeared first... Read more »

“Coverage of the intense contest being fought in a small corner of Italy had caught the attention of Adolf Hitler. Desperate for even a Pyrrhic victory, he ordered that the town be held at all... The post The Battle of Ortona — Inside the Canadian Army’s Bloody Christmas at ‘Little... Read more »

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Starting February 6th, Berlin’s Bode-Museum will host Dress to Impress: Reconstructions of Medieval Robes from Nubia, an exhibition highlighting the artistry and elegance of medieval African fashion.... Read more »

A hoard of over 321 mint-condition silver coins has been discovered near the construction site of Sizewell C, a future nuclear power station on England's eastern coast.... Read more »

The original Rodrigo Diaz was a mercenary who fought for Christian and Muslim rulers, and for himself. This book tracks how, over the centuries, this figure becomes El Cid, the Christian and Spanish hero.... Read more »

Recent ground-penetrating radar surveys have confirmed that Karnilshaugen, a large mound in western Norway, is a man-made burial site, validating long-held archaeological theories.... Read more »

Uncover the story of Washington Cathedral’s transformation, as it sheds Confederate symbols and reclaims medievalism to reflect a modern vision of justice and unity.... Read more »

Discover 15 everyday words with surprising medieval origins that reveal how the Middle Ages shaped our modern language.... Read more »

Why did the Crusader States engage in so many battles when the odds and outcomes often seemed stacked against them?... Read more »

Those studying medieval literature will enjoy having this excellent biography of a somewhat under-appreciated twelfth-century writer.... Read more »

A collection of five essays exploring the significance of physical appearance in the Middle Ages. Delving into law and literature, this work sheds light on how medieval people perceived and interpreted physical traits, revealing deeper insights into their society and culture.... Read more »

A message to our subscribers, donors, and friends.... Read more »

Help us fulfill Lewis’ founding vision.... Read more »

A statement from the Board of the American Agora Foundation.... Read more »

The table of contents for our new issue.... Read more »

But the American Agora Foundation is already planning for the future.... Read more »

Electrical performances shocked upper-class eighteenth-century audiences.... Read more »

A reading list from a 2023 Cundill History Prize finalist.... Read more »

A reading list from a 2023 Cundill History Prize finalist.... Read more »

American thinkers consider what the already occupied West could fund.... Read more »

A reading list from a 2023 Cundill History Prize finalist.... Read more »

“To write and work on this level, we must live on it.”... Read more »

Doomsday diaries, avocado wars, and a Sufi lodge in Jerusalem.... Read more »

Eighteenth-century British naturalists relied on slave traders to obtain thousands of natural specimens from West Africa.... Read more »

Victorian séances, budget laws, and trauma narratives.... Read more »