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Rich men, reckless affairs and ruined reputations: the scandalous lives of London's 18th-century courtesans | HistoryExtra
In the 18th century, some prostitutes elevated their status to that of a courtesan, servicing an upper-class clientele and becoming celebrities of their day. Historian Julie Peakman examines the lives of four of these women
Why Did A Historian Count The Penises In The Bayeux Tapestry? | HistoryExtra
More than six years since Professor George Garnett totted up the depictions of male genitalia in the famous Bayeux Tapestry – causing a media storm in the process – and he has no regrets. Speaking to Professor Garnett and fellow Tapestry scholar Dr Christopher Monk, David Musgrove reveals how the surprisingly explicit subject matter still has plenty to tell us about our medieval forebears
How Risky Were JFK's Extramarital Affairs? And How Many Did He Have? | HistoryExtra
Did JFK’s extra-marital affairs risk national security? While some might argue that a president’s private life is irrelevant when considering his legacy as a leader, historian Mark White believes that Kennedy’s sexual dalliances need to be considered as more than just salacious anecdotes
Singer, dancer, Nazi-fighter: how Josephine Baker became a WW2 heroine | HistoryExtra
Today she’s widely remembered as a risqué entertainer – yet she was also involved in many of the earth-shaking events of her era. On the 50th anniversary of Josephine Baker’s death, Anna Maria Barry tells the story of a true 20th-century icon.
In October 1939, two coffins were wheeled through Edinburgh draped in Nazi flags. But why? | HistoryExtra
Tens of thousands of British and German servicemen died on enemy soil during the two world wars. What happened to their remains, writes Tim Grady, tells us a great deal about the two nations’ evolving relationship after the conflicts
The first ‘catastrophic’ Dunkirk: why the British Army fled to the sea in a deadly 19th-century retreat | HistoryExtra
During the harsh winter of 1808, a small force of British soldiers found itself strategically outflanked by a French army commanded by none other than Emperor Napoleon. Under the leadership of Sir John Moore, they embarked on a desperate retreat across the snow-laden and icy landscapes of northern Spain, seeking safety and survival. Matthew Doherty tells their story…
Robert Wedderburn: the ‘notorious firebrand’ who campaigned against slavery | HistoryExtra
While most British radicals fought for the rights of the exploited white working class, one man saw such rights as entwined with those of enslaved black workers. Ryan Hanley tells the story of the ‘notorious firebrand’ who campaigned against slavery
Why Is Good Friday Called Good Friday? | HistoryExtra
Every year Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, when he suffered agonising pain on the cross, but they refer to that day as ‘good’. Jonny Wilkes explores the origin and meaning of the name, and how one of the most important days in Christianity has been marked in history
The final mystery of Richard III: how 21st-century science cracked a 500-year-old cold case | HistoryExtra
Turi King led the verification team that worked on Richard III’s rediscovered remains. Here, on the 10th anniversary of the king’s reburial service, she reveals how science finally solved a 500-year-old cold case