Do we know the character and appearance of King Henry III? Dr Benjamin Wild explains the difference between how King Henry...
King Henry III and the Communication of Power This lecture considers how Henry III of England used art to justify monarchy at the dawn of what is commonly termed the ‘parliamentary state’.
How to Place Slavery into British Identity This lecture will revisit the determinants of British identity by...
To Wear or Not to Wear: Changing social norms with regard to eyewear Studying the history of spectacles brings together the twin themes...
The Dutch East Indies Company - The First 100 Years For a period of over 200 years, starting in the...
Great Britain and the other imperial powers: Conflict over China During the nineteenth century, Great Britain fought two wars, the...
The Politics of Fabric and Fashion in Africa 1960-Today 1960 was the year of Africa. Over seventeen countries rid...