Short Histories
Bite sized chunks of interesting, important and inspiring history that deserves to be remembered and explored.
America's most famous family has suffered so many tragedies that many believe a curse hangs over them more
London's burning! A fire raged for four days and destroyed most of the old city - but allowed it to grow again as a greater city more
Why is the UK officially Protestant? In large part because of a group of powerful Lords in the late 17th century more
France was the cultural centre of the world in the 18th century, but in the last decade of that century it witnessed a turbulent, violent and inspirational movement more
The battle that made modern England and the modern English language more
A murder mystery that reaches right the heart of royalty, discover the thrilling story of the murder of Amy Robsart more
Discover the life and crimes of Richard 'Dick' Turpin - The most famous highwayman in English history. more
In an age where curiosity about the human body meant that ‘gravedigging’ fresh corpses from their resting places was a common and lucrative trade, the two men had decided to produc... more
Remember, Remember, The Fifth Of November... Discover a story of religious strife, treason and how an act of terrorism influenced a modern day British day of celebration! more