Writer, political philosopher and advocate of women's rights, Mary Wollstonecraft's experiences in Britain and Revolutionary France inspired much of her work. Her personal life however was …

The Great Glen in the Scottish highlands is a rift valley 60 miles long and contains three famous lochs; Lochy, Oich and Ness. The most famous of these is Loch Ness because of the monster …

Feb 8, 2019 · The British Empire is remembered for its extensive, long-lasting and far-reaching imperial activities that ushered in an era of globalisation and connectivity.

Apr 3, 2018 · Important events of 1945 and the final year of World War Two, including the atomic bombing of Hiroshmia and Nagasaki (pictured to the left).

9 Jan: Japanese forces start to attack the Philippines. 10 Jan: The Allies in the south-west Pacific set up a combined force ABDA (American, British, Dutch and Australia) under the command of …

Duncan and MacBeth – famous names thanks to Shakespeare and the Scottish Play, ‘Macbeth’. But how historically accurate is Shakespeare’s story, if at all? For centuries, the clans had …

Although most scholars regard it as being entirely fictional, there are many locations that have been linked with King Arthur’s Camelot. Camelot was the name of the place where King Arthur …

On 28th August 1833 a very important act received its Royal Assent. The Slavery Abolition Law would finally be enacted, after years of campaigning, suffering and injustice.

Feb 15, 2023 · “Can you see anything?” “Yes, wonderful things!” Howard Carter's famous words as he peered into the treasure-filled tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun...

Suspicion: Although there is very little evidence to implicate Druitt, he is considered by many to be the number one suspect in the case. The son of a medical practitioner, Druitt fitted the …