Historical periods
Which period of history most interests you - ancient, medieval, early modern, modern? In this section we aim to cover them all. Alternatively you can browse our history resources by theme, such as politics, power, women, religion or international relations. Let us know if there is a specific period or topic you would like us to create a resource, podcast or film on by emailing enquiries@history.org.uk
Ancient
- Ancient History
- Boudicca: facts, fictions and archaeology
- Archaeology on the edge
- Five stones in St Albans: life in Verulamium
- Sophisticated living in sub-Roman Britain
- My Favourite History Place: A Short History of Brill
Medieval
- Medieval History
- The Lady and the Unicorn
- Out and About: The castles of Castle Cary
- Virtual Branch Recording: The First King of England
- Using financial records to gain insights into medieval society
- Doing history: Remembering the Wars of the Roses
Early Modern
- Early Modern History
- Virtual Branch Recording: A Brief History of the Coast in 100 Objects
- To see the witch: understanding the European witch craze through visual art
- Female protagonists in early East India Company history
- Real Lives: Alexander Stewart
- More than skin deep: unmasking the history of cold cream
Modern
- Modern History
- Webinar series: The Forgotten Generations – Black British experience in the RAF from 1918
- Losing sight of the bigger picture: public policy and the visual arts
- Out and About: Leavesden Country Park
- Out and About: The Black Country Living Museum
- Doing history: A historian in the Round Tower