or many people, the twentieth century was a terrifying time to be alive. Radical ideologies and the advancement of technology led to the rise of totalitarianism, a term that is now synonymous with oppression and bloodshed. Totalitarianism often comes in the form of a...
oyal history is a key part of British culture. Every year, there’s an abundance of books, television shows, and movies about the kings and queens of our past. Even those with little interest in history know something about these unique men and women. While some of our...
very period of history has its fair share of gruesome detail. More often than not, it’s the men who are at the center of the bloodshed. Evil dictators, savage warriors, and notorious serial killers are nearly always male. But there are exceptions to this trend....
we grow up, the history we learn about is largely determined by whatever our teachers happen to tell us at school. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but schools tend to focus on the big events and neglect the lives of some truly remarkable people. Indeed, history is...
hroughout history, young people have been seduced by radical ideologies. Nazi Germany was no exception. Having grown up with the economic fallout of the First World War, opportunities for the youth of Germany were crushed still further by the Wall Street Crash in...
