In an era when six of the world’s continents had been traversed, conquered or mapped, there remained one area of which little was known. Known attempts to reach the southernmost point of our globe began with Captain Cook’s voyages in the eighteenth century. However, what is now termed ‘the heroic age of Antarctic exploration’ Continue Reading
Interview with Tim Butcher
Although his credentials relate to journalism, there is certainly a historian at the heart of Tim Butcher. His travel adventures chronicled in Blood River and Chasing The Devil, explore the journeys of famous characters whilst delving into the recent histories of the surrounding areas. The combination of historical research and the sense of danger that Continue Reading
Cunard: A Voyage Through History
One hundred and seventy-five years ago a small steam powered paddle ship set sail from the River Mersey, Liverpool, on a journey. This is a story that is woven into the fabric of the narrative of the transatlantic special relationship. That small ship ‘Britannia’ is still remembered today, indeed her current ocean liner niece will Continue Reading
1190 Massacre
Pogrom means ‘to destroy, to wreak havoc, to demolish violently’, a word often used to describe the acts of violence directed towards Jewish communities throughout history. In British history, one of the most famous examples of thisisthe 1190 massacre in York. After the Crusades, anti-Semitic sentiments had begun to grow in England. Rumours had begun Continue Reading
History Society Update
Hi everyone, Welcome back! We hope that everyone had a refreshing Christmas break and any January exams went well! The History Society has a few updates since our last column. Firstly, our final social before Christmas was a big success. It was great to see so many people there and we look forward to Continue Reading