Medieval england’s political miracle

I n 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. That, at least, is what the famous rhyme tells us. Memorising such dates is a common experience of being taught history – a cliché superbly lampooned by the w

D.H. ROBINSON Millennial “progressive” politics have failed. They have worsened our country and undermined democracy itself

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

How the Qin forged a great power from the fragments of the Warring States

The origins of the Protestation Returns rest in the political crisis during the early months of 1641. The relationship between Charles I and Parliament had seriously deteriorated and Parliament, along

The fighting in Europe was over, but lifting up a shattered nation would be a battle of a different kind