Patrick Meehan offers an alternative viewpoint to teach younger generations on the outbreak of WW1.
Category: History
The origins of Halloween
Professor Jackie Eales explores the origins of one of the most popular celebrations of the year, Halloween.
Biggles and Captain W. E. Johns 50 years on
On the 50th anniversary of the first publication of Biggles books, Dr Michael Goodrum explores the character’s impact and legacy.
Karl Marx at 200
On the 200th anniversary of birth of Karl Marx, Dr David Bates asks: is Marxism dead?
80 years of Superman: man of tomorrow, a chronicle of all our todays
Dr Michael Goodrum explains the political and financial influence of the comic book hero, Superman.
Considering the female presence in Charles I exhibition
Dr Sara Wolfson looks at the forgotten influence three women had upon King Charles I and his art collection, which is currently being exhibited at in Royal Academy London.
Does history show the future for the Royal Marines?
Dr Martin Watts explains how recent questions about the future of the Royal Marines as part of the UK’s Defence strategy is nothing new.
Mental stability and being, like, really smart: President Trump’s first year in office
Dr Michael Goodrum assesses the American President’s first year in office.
Bayeux Tapestry, Kent and a diplomatic gift
Dr Leonie Hicks explores the Bayeux Tapestry’s Kent connections and diplomatic gifts.
President Trump and Haiti in the American geopolitical imagination
Dr Michael Goodrum looks at how the history of Haiti still haunts America today.