As part of our Women in History series for Women's History Month, we spoke to award-winning historian, author and broadcaster Dr Bettany Hughes about why women were written out of history and what we can do to redress the balance.
Do you think women have featured less in history than men have?
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As part of our Women in History series, best-selling author and historian Dr Tracy Borman explains what the the accession of Elizabeth I, in November 1558 has meant for women in positions of power.
When Elizabeth I became queen upon the death of her half-sister ‘Bloody’ Mary on 17 November ...
In the Bayeux Tapestry, William the Conqueror is depicted enjoying a fine feast soon after his invasion of England in 1066. As well as a new language and the clean-shaven look, what else did the Normans bring to the English table?
Run Rabbit
The Romans had apparently tried to introduce the rabbit ...
We look after over 400 historic places, and remarkably, 250 of those are free to visit. From remote stone circles to ruined abbeys, and Norman castles to Roman temples, you can explore thousands of years of history for absolutely nothing.
We've picked 7 top sites around the country and a selecti...
Britain’s approach to commemorating the nation’s dead began to change during the 19th century. Before the Victorian period, monuments were erected to celebrate national victories and honour officers and commanders.
After the Boer War (1899-1902) though, it became very noticeable that it wasn'...
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