‘What the did Crusades ever do for us?’ by Roger Crowley
What did the crusades ever do for us? This clash of medieval civilizations is defined by warfare, but over…
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December’s Bookshop of the Month – Canterbury Christ Church University Bookshop
Our final Bookshop of the Month for 2019 takes us to Kent and the Canterbury Christ Church University…
The Gauguin Atlas
Art historian Dr Linda Goddard characterises the identity of Paul Gauguin as both ‘carefully self-constructed’ and ‘constantly shifting’…
The World the American Revolution Made
The imperial American Revolution altered forever the lives of everyday people, ravaging communities and sending thousands of individuals…
November’s Bookshop of the Month – The Borzoi Bookshop, Stow-on-the-Wold
This month, we’re off to the Cotswolds and the wonderful Borzoi Bookshop. Established in Stow-on-the-Wold in the late…
Cursed Britain: A History of Witchcraft and Black Magic in Modern Times
Throughout British history, the power of witchcraft, curses and black magic has endured. Whether in the 1800s or…
Savage Tales: The Writings of Paul Gauguin
‘This is not a book,’ the artist Paul Gauguin declared in the opening words of his unconventional memoir…
October’s Bookshop of the Month – The Little Ripon Bookshop
Our October Bookshop of the Month takes us to North Yorkshire and the charming Little Ripon Bookshop. This…
Content Collection | New Scientist Live
New Scientist Live is an award-winning, mind-expanding festival of ideas and discoveries for everyone curious about science and…
Ernest Gimson: Past, Present & Future
Annette Carruthers, Mary Greensted and Barley Roscoe discuss the life and legacy of Ernest Gimson on the 100th…
Japanese Museums & The Rugby World Cup: A Traveller’s Guide
In autumn 2019, thousands of rugby fans will join the millions of tourists that visit Japan each year,…
September’s Bookshop of the Month – Far From The Madding Crowd
For September’s Bookshop of the Month, we headed up to Linlithgow in West Lothian, Scotland, to visit Far…
Younger Sons of Regency England (Part II) – William Yescombe
In Regency England, the eldest son usually inherited almost everything while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance,…
August’s Bookshop of the Month – The Portobello Bookshop, Edinburgh
We are proud to say that August’s Bookshop of the Month is The Portobello Bookshop, which opened in…
Younger Sons of Regency England (Part I) – The Story of Benjamin Smith
In Regency England, the eldest son usually inherited almost everything while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance,…