For centuries women’s history has been dismissed, or ignored entirely. Women make up half of society, and yet few pages have been written about women’s history, their lives, and contributions. It...

An edited collection with contributions by leading scholars and writers brought together by a prize-winning author who has edited the text and contributed chapters.The Grand Tour and touiing was a part...

The industrial revolution was forged with the lives of our ancestors’ children.All over Britain, children and young people toiled for hours every day. Their workplaces were pitch-dark mines, fiery...

Raising Philadelphia tells the dramatic story of Philadelphia’s rise to become the cultural heart of Colonial America and the lives of the people transforming the city in their image.

A look at the leading figure in the Haitian Revolution, Toussaint Louverture, challenging myths and exploring the vivid, often horrifying events of colonial history.The French Revolution was a period...

An exploration of the vital but overlooked role of alum in global trade, dye production, and historical events spanning centuries.Never heard of alum? You’re not alone.Yet, for centuries, alum was...

The United Irish plot in 1798 aimed to capture British warships, revealing a lesser-known aspect of Irish rebellion history.For Ireland, the year 1798 saw a major rebellion breaking out against rule...

Sarah Siddons rose from a poor, traveling actor to Britain's greatest tragic actress by overcoming early career failures, becoming a superstar by her 30s, and skillfully managing her image and reputation...