Archive - British History

December 2024

The Murder of Thomas Becket

and how Henry VIII tried to erase his memory. The story of Henry II's 'troublesome priest" is famous but a few interesting facts are often overlooked, I…

Dec 29, 2024 •

Philippa Brewell

History Crossword for the holidays!

and talk titles released for the Wars of the Roses Online History Festival

Dec 28, 2024 •

Philippa Brewell

We are now Award Winning!..

...and we're launching a brand new tour for 2026!

Dec 19, 2024 •

Philippa Brewell

Our 5th Online History Festival is on sale!

Hear talks from some of your favourite historians and attend a live Q&A with them. Plus, history anniversaries this week, I announce the winner of a…

Dec 13, 2024 •

Philippa Brewell

Why Mary, Queen of Scots' father thought his line would die with her

"It came wi' a lass, and it shall pass with a lass" - James V of Scotland, Dec 1542

Dec 9, 2024 •

Philippa Brewell

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UK Visitors news, Youtube milestone hit and when my livestream is coming back!

6th December 2024 History Travel Newsletter

Dec 6, 2024 •

Philippa Brewell

November 2024

October 2024

The Infamous Mistress of Charles II | Barbara Villiers

Interview with historian and biographer Andrea Zuvich

Oct 17, 2024 •

Philippa Brewell

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