December 2012

Caroline Burt seeks to the challenge the negative reputation of Edward I, the 'Hammer of the Scots'.

Owen Davies lifts the lid on 10 infamous examples of 'witches' being brought to account.

Richard Huzzey explains how anti-slavery drives could mask colonial exploitation.

Emelyne Godfrey reveals a novel way that suffrage campaigners sought to defend themselves.

Christopher Duggan investigates how many Italians were enthusiastic supporters of Facism and the duce.

Anne Duggan looks at seven places related to Thomas Becket, the man whose martyrdom has inspired Christians across Europe for 800 years.

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