On Bosworth field in 1485 the feud that had caused bloodshed and battle for three decades came to an end. The victor was the last hope of the Lancastrians, Henry Tudor, and by marrying Elizabeth of York, the daughter of the Yorkist Edward IV, he...
Much of history is defined by key victories and defeats in battle. Each con ict described in these pages marked a turning point for a nation, whether it was in defence of its identity, ideals and population, or for a cause close to its heart. War...
During the course of Queen Victoria’s reign, Britain underwent such a remarkable period of upheaval that the nation’s influence extended to the furthest reaches of the globe. With the advances of the Industrial Revolution, trade and production...
Have you ever wondered what life would have been like in the time of the dinosaurs? How roman gladiators felt when they stepped into the arena facing almost-certain death? What happened on board the Titanic on the night it sunk? Our lives today are...
Since ancient times, scientists and philosophers have attempted to discover, classify and synthesise the Earth’s elements. Now, thanks to the hard work of many dedicated individuals, we have the periodic table: an arrangement of elements organised...