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The study of history is essential to understanding the human experience. By investigating the past, we can learn about the present and prepare for the future. The Roman Empire was one of the most influential empires in world history. It dominated Europe and the Mediterranean for over a thousand years. The Ottoman Empire was another great empire that controlled swathes of territory in the Middle East and North Africa. England has also played a major role in world history, particularly during the two World Wars. These are just some of the examples of how different empires have shaped our world.
"We sang, we danced and we all held hands": celebrating VE Day | HistoryExtra
It’s 80 years since Britain erupted in joy at the news that the war in Europe was over. But how did those who lived through VE Day remember it? With the help of the BBC WW2 People’s War archive, John Willis reveals a day of partying, remembrance and continuing sacrifice
Sir Keir Starmer On VE Day | HistoryExtra
On 8 May 1945, German armed forces signed an unconditional surrender, bringing the Second World War in Europe to an end. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, prime minister Keir Starmer hosted a tea party in Downing Street on 5 May for veterans, schoolchildren, and people with links to the armed forces. Following the event, he spoke to York Membery about why marking the anniversary is so important – and the resonances with the current war in Ukraine
The Daring Polish Resistance Fighter Who Volunteered to Be Sent to Auschwitz So He Could Sabotage the Nazi Death Camp From the Inside
Witold Pilecki smuggled reports about Germany's war crimes to the Allies, urging them to stop the atrocities at Auschwitz by bombing the camp. But his warnings went unheeded
The World Darryl Gates Made: Race, Policing, and the Birth of SWAT – The Metropole
Editor's note: In anticipation of what we all believe will be a stellar UHA conference this October 9-12 in Los Angeles, we are featuring Los Angeles as our theme this month. This is our second post; you can see others from this month as they are published as well as past pieces on the city…
New 250th Birthday Edition of Jane Austen at Home, by Lucy Worsley — A Preview – Austenprose
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Don't you love Saturday mornings? I find that they are my favorite time and day of the week—mostly because I can indulge in doing things for myself. Such a luxury. This morning, I made banana muffins and started listening to an audio recording of Jane Austen at Home,…
A Timeslip Novel Full of Mythology, Secrets, and Enduring Friendships - an Editorial Review of "The Iron Palace"
Book Blurb:“The Iron Palace (A Tangled Spirits Novel)” by Kate Shanahan is a time-slip novel with an incredible backdrop of mythology, ancient secrets and enduring friendship." -The Historical Fiction CompanyFIVE WARRIORS. FOUR SHAMANS. ONE SAKÉ-LOVING DEMON.Heian Capital, 1002: As Shrine Miko, Masako loves her job and her new home at Kamo, but her powers have vanished and rumors fly that she’ll be forced to leave. When the Crown Prince’s consort dies in front of her and a lady-in-waiting disapp
I’m delighted to welcome Carolyn Hughes and her new book, Sister Rosa’s Rebellion, to the blog with a fab post about life as a nun MedievalFiction #HistoricalFiction #Meonbridge #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub – MJ Porter
The working lives of medieval nuns In this post, I’m going to share something of what I’ve learned about the life of medieval nuns, and the other people who lived and/or worked in or for the priory. To paint a picture of how life might have been for Sister Rosa and her sister nuns, I’ve…
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — History is Now Magazine, Podcasts, Blog and Books | Modern International and American history
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are often cloaked in the haze of legend and antiquity, but a strong argument can be made that these structures were indeed real and not mere myths. Terry Bailey explains.
Austen at Sea – A New Historical Fiction Novel by Natalie Jenner — A Review – Austenprose
From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: Today we are celebrating the release of Austen at Sea, by Natalie Jenner from St. Martin’s Press. BOOK DESCRIPTION Two pairs of siblings, devotees of Jane Austen, find their lives transformed by a visit to England and Sir Francis Austen, her last surviving brother and keeper of a…
An AASLH Member on the Value of IMLS and NEH – AASLH
We are presenting this column which appears in the Oklahoma Historical Society newsletter as an example to AASLH members and others who are willing to send their own messages to federal and state officials on behalf of history and museums. The Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Humanities,
Around the Field – May 7, 2025 | National Council on Public History
From Around the Field this week: The Association of African American Museums wraps up nominations for their 2025 awards; the National Humanities Alliance and Federation of State Humanities Councils have extended proposals until May 11, 2025; NCPH will co-host an AAPI Digital Public History Project Showcase. ANNOUNCEMENTS Inspection copies of How Museums Tell Stories by […]
Pax Augusta has finally released!
By Owain Williams Last year, for the Ancient History Podcast, I spoke with Roger Gassman about Pax Augusta, a city builder video game set during the Roman Empire. His dedication to developing this game, which he was doing on his own, was inspiring. Finally, after seven years of development, Pax Augusta has released! Im
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