The Guglielmites
The Guglielmites Who is Guglielma? Guglielma was an Italian woman living in the 13th Century who gained a cult-like following at a time of increased inquisitorial presence from the Catholic…
History
Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson: love, abdication and the Nazis
Just in time for Valentine's day, this article explores the relationship of love and sacrifice between Edward VIII and American socialite Wallis Simpson, and their links with the Nazi party.
What is History?
Ciaran Cook explores what History is, and what this means for us
The politics of fashion
Ann Joseph explores the relationship between fashion and politics.
Reflective Melancholia in Anglo-Saxon Elegy
Jack Farrant explores the melancholy Anglo-Saxon 'The Ruin', and what it can teach us about the finite nature of grandeur.
The decline of quality: How did we end up wearing rubbish?
Following Black Friday weekend, this article looks at the reasons for the decline in clothing quality over the years - from the introduction of synthetic fibres in the 1940s, to…
When was the ‘New Monarchy’ in Medieval England?
‘New Monarchy’ and the Tudor Revolution in Government What is “New Monarchy’? ‘New Monarchy’ is a term used to describe the monarch’s consolidation of power by unifying their respective nations,…
Can Instagrammable tourism find its origins in the seventeenth century?
I visited Paris recently and during my stay I noticed that many tourists were taking their photos seriously – spending long periods of time in front of monuments trying different…
The Beatles: ‘Now and Then,’ a Renaissance?
The Beatles, are one of the strongest contenders for the musical greatest of all time, and indeed some have even awarded them this prestigious spot. Even if you do not…