It was the summer of 1066 and two powerful leaders were rallying their supporters behind them and preparing for war. Their clash would result in political chaos, the spilling of much blood, and one of

One of the architectural wonders of Wales, this 17th-century brick property was home to the influential Morgan family for over 500 years, and houses stories of eccentricity and rebellion

This is one in a series of articles; the intention of which is to provide an overview of useful family and local history records in existence, covering the period 1066-1485. Each article can be enjoye

Spring, 1525: news of the Reformation was sweeping across Europe. Change was afoot. And Germany was on fire. Across the Holy Roman Empire, peasants wielding weapons, farm tools and homemade banners ro

These days, we associate autograph books with celebrities. But they originated in 16th-century Germany, where university students used to collect signatures from their classmates, and functioned as an

The history of the aristocracy is intertwined with the fascinating history of hunting, Eleanor Doughty discovered while researching her most recent book