A review of the engaging lecture series fronted by Manchester’s most famous history professor.
10 things you never knew about the Romans
The Romans used powdered mouse brains as toothpaste. Julius Caesar gave us our modern calendar of 12 months. Originally there were only 10 months, running from March to December, but then they added two more. This meant that September (from the Latin for seven) became the 9th month. October (from the Latin for eight) is Continue Reading
The power of protest
A look at student protest throughout the ages.
The Peterloo Massacre
One of the most iconic events in the battle for universal suffrage occurred in Manchester.
Pompeii: not so different
Studying the relics of Pompeii has uncovered evidence providing not only a window into the past, but also a reflection of the present.