October 2010

Roman Britain
We mark the 1,600th anniversary of the end of Roman rule in Britain with key moments in Britannia’s history.

Mussolini frustrated
Following the release of the first part of the diary of Mussolini’s mistress, RJB Bosworth examines her memoirs to reveal another side to the fascist dictator.

The sick child in 17th century England
Hannah Newton reveals the experience of losing a child in the 17th century through the correspondence of the Verney family.

Mary Seacole
Tom James reveals his recent discovery of the only known letter by the Crimean War nurse who was voted the Greatest Black Briton in a BBC survey.

The pillory
David Nash examines the culture of shame punishments in society.

Going underground
Sam Bird looks the role played by London’s underground stations during the Blitz.