All About History

Vikings
THE LEGEND of the Vikings is one that is shrouded in mystery. Their stories and myths have embedded...
What if...
History is an endlessly fascinating topic, but one aspect of it that really grabs me is alternative...
World War II
The Second World War left indelible marks on both the landscape and the people, not just of Britain...
Women who Changed the World
They say history is written by the winners, but for the most part it has also been written by men. S...
All About Romans
We all know about their roads and aqueducts, but there is so much more to the Romans than their prac...
Shakespeare
“To be, or not to be: that is the question.” William Shakespeare has undeniably left behind him a l...
The Battle of Britain
The Second World War will always hold a legendary place in Britain’s history, and indeed the history...
History Year by Year. Vol. 1
Understanding the events that have come before us and how they have shaped the world we live in is a...
The British Empire
It was famously said that at the height of its power the British Empire was so vast that the Sun nev...
The First World War
There is no doubt that the First World War shaped the world in which we live today. There are those...
Founding of the United States
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin are names known around the world for their...
All About the Renaissance
Of all the periods in history, the Renaissance has to be one of the most exciting. It saw the emerge...
The Sherlock Holmes Book
His name is Sherlock Holmes, and it is his business to know what other people don’t know. Is there a...
Historic Leaders
For better or worse, individuals throughout history have changed the world. Leaving lasting legacies...
The Victorians
During the course of Queen Victoria’s reign, Britain underwent such a remarkable period of upheaval...
Greatest Battles
Much of history is defined by key victories and defeats in battle. Each con ict described in these...