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Church of England seeks new reliquary for earliest remains of an English saint
Press Association News via AOL· 1 year agoThe Church of England is seeking a new home for the remains of a saint present at the very beginning...
Consider This Your 'Shōgun' Historical Primer
Esquire via AOL· 2 months agoConsider This Your 'Shōgun' Historical PrimerFX Like many viewers diving into Shōgun, TV's latest and greatest political drama, you may find playing...
Arthur Burns, historian who added to our understanding of the Church of England – obituary
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 months agoArthur Burns, who has died of cancer aged 60, was professor of modern British history at King’s...
Discovering one’s heritage in rugged, beautiful Scotland | Along The Way
Record-Courier via Yahoo News· 8 months agoIn the criminal courts of Scotland, where Roman law often trumps common law, juries number 13...
Haynes column: 'Belfast,' 'Derry Girls' illustrate times of Troubles in Northern Ireland
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSince the Reformation, most of the countries of Europe have been split at one time or another...
The history of St Giles’ Cathedral, where the Queen lies at rest
Press Association News via AOL· 2 years agoSt Giles’ Cathedral has been a focal point for events commemorating the Queen in Edinburgh....
Does a metal detectorist’s mystery discovery reveal Henry VIII’s soft side?
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe jewellery shows the initials and symbols of Henry VIII and his first wife Katherine of Aragon –...
Nigel Farage tells right-wing US event that ‘religious sectarianism’ is new threat in UK
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFormer Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage appeared to forget a large part of British history on...
Today in History: July 10, the Battle of Britain begins in World War II
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 11 months agoOn July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the Luftwaffe started attacking southern England. In 1509, theologian John Calvin, a key figure of the Protestant Reformation ...
Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn her efforts to build a new relationship with the Catholic Church, Queen Elizabeth II had...