Who was Richard I? What was his part in the Crusades?
Richard I - also known as Richard the Lionheart - led the Third Crusade and conquered Cyprus. He reigned from 1189-1199
King Henry II's third son was known as Richard the Lionheart in recognition of his...
Who was George III? What was his role in the American War of Independence?
Under King George III, Britain lost the American War of Independence, but won the Seven Years' War and the Napoleonic Wars. He reigned from 1760 to 1820
With no surviving heir, the death of Queen...
Who was Oliver Cromwell? What was his role in the English Civil War?
Oliver Cromwell sided with the Roundheads during the English Civil War and became a leader of the New Model Army. He ruled from 1653 to 1658
The only non-royal to rule the country, Oliver Cromwell...
Who was Robert the Bruce? Who did he murder?
Robert I of Scotland murdered his rival, attacked English occupiers and eventually negotiated peace talks. He ruled from 1306 to 1329
Born in Ayr in 1274, Robert the Bruce was on the side of King...
Edward IV: the first Yorkist king
Jeffrey James, author of book Edward IV: Glorious Son of York, introduces the charismatic older brother of King Richard III, a key figure in the Wars of the Roses.
Few English monarchs fought harder for kingship...
Top 10 August bank holiday days out
Summer bank holidays can go either way – glorious sun or endless showers – but with these wonderful events, you’re sure to have great time whatever the weather.
August Bank holiday has traditionally been a time for...
The 300th anniversary of the Jacobite Rebellions
In the 300th anniversary year of the first of the Jacobite Rebellions, here are three ways to mark this important moment in Scottish history.
The plot and cast are extraordinary: a foreigner, 52nd in line...
First World War warship HMS M.33 opens to public
A small ship with a big history, this unique warship will offer a taste of the ill-fated Gallipoli with an immersive battle experience.
The only First World War Navy warship to survive the ill-fated Gallipoli...
Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Air Show
See Spitfires scramble in living history representation of crucial Second World War aerial battle at IWM Duxford.
Spitfires will take to the skies for The Battle of Britain Anniversary Air Show at IWM Duxford in...
Explore Britain’s military history on the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
The Explore History Centre, an innovative new project launched at the Imperial War Museum, London, lets you get up close and personal with history.
The centre offers a location which anyone can visit, free of...
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