Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Science tells the story of eleven incredible women pioneers who excelled at science, overcame ...

Uncover the intriguing story of Princess Louise, a figure seemingly erased from history amidst the royal intrigue of her time ...

A gallery of images from the Royal Film Performance, showcasing notable premieres attended by British royalty and Hollywood ...

‘A tale of kings and conquests and high-sea adventures … A must-read for those interested in the history of spices.’ – Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria and Abdul and Curry: The Biography of the ...

Approached through the literature and literary personalities of the period, this fascinating study examines sexual behaviour in the Elizabethan age. Although there is much we will never know, poets ...

When I first heard about the destiny of Princess Louise, mother of the famous Prince Albert, I was left shivering. Yes, it was a cold and dark winters day and the medievally adorned ballroom in ...

Kent boasts a plethora of characterising traditions which include hop-growing, smuggling and saints. All this reflects the curious history and geography of the area. It is bounded by sea on three ...

‘Compelling, authoritative and as readable as the best airport thriller. It fizzes with crime, fame, power and illicit sex.’ Jeremy Vine ‘A timely and important book. It’s quite remarkable how one ...

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The British monarchy fascinates us, but why wouldn’t it? The list of kings and queens that we have been subjected to features a dazzling cast of characters, and we routinely debate over who deserves ...

Flintshire has over seventy separate towns and villages, the largest being Mold, Buckley, Flint and Holywell. These mining communities were once home to numerous public houses and inns, many of which ...

Discover the darker side of Halifax with this chilling collection of true-life murders from the town’s past. Featuring all factions of the criminal underworld, this macabre selection of tales includes ...