In the Georgian period, when same-sex couples could not marry, some queer men may have used adult adoption to create legal ...

In this four-part HistoryExtra series, Professor Adam IP Smith examines how 13 British colonies became the United States of ...

For centuries, no one paid much notice to a small mound at the Neolithic Ness of Brodgar. All that could be about to change ...

The Ladies of Llangollen built a life together in 18th century Wales, becoming famous for their shared home, joint identity ...

William Shakespeare has shaped storytelling for centuries. The legendary wordsmith altered the English language, and countless artists have tried to replicate his style and flair or dig deep into his ...

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In the late 19th century, the wealth of the British aristocracy – much of which was wrapped up in agriculture now outsourced to the United States – was dwindling. As fortunes crumbled, so did many of ...

The Roman empire was by no means the largest in history: in fact 25 others have occupied a larger land mass either before or since. Yet very few can boast as wide-reaching an influence and impact. At ...

Alcatraz Island, a stony outcrop nicknamed ‘The Rock,’ casts a long shadow over San Francisco Bay. Its history – captivating and chilling in equal measure – captures military might and infamous ...

When did Walt Disney World Resort in Florida open? On 1 October 1971, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida admitted its first visitors. On that opening day, around 10,000 people paid the $3.50 ...

Queen Elizabeth I was resplendent, the crimson red of her wig offset by flowing white and the flash of steel, as she spoke to the troops assembled at West Tilbury on 19 August 1588. Her words, “I know ...