Fighting had so far mainly consisted of heavy shelling by both sides interspersed with desperate forays by the infantry going “over the top” and, at the start of the war, cavalry engagements. The ...

Invented by Henry Cole, who sort a way to avoid writing endless Christmas letters to friends and family, the Christmas card has become an integral part of our festive celebrations. Back in the winter ...

As the festive season draws near, the familiar sound of Christmas music begins to make its annual appearance. Whilst our favourite Christmas songs often have jolly lyrics and modern upbeat tempos, ...

Imagine this: a woman in her thirties or older who lives alone — maybe sharing her home with some pets but no other people. She has unconventional interests and cares about things that other people ...

Elizabeth I gave her name to a golden age of poets, statesmen and adventurers. Known as the Virgin Queen, or Gloriana, her union with her people became a substitute for the marriage she never made.

Welcome to Historic UK’s Living History Events Diary! One of the most enjoyable ways to experience history first hand is to attend one of the many Living History re-enactments taking place this year.

Long before the birth of Christ, midwinter had always been a time for merry making by the masses. The root of the midwinter rituals was the winter solstice – the shortest day – which falls on 21st ...

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