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
- Britain and the Romans: on-demand short course
- Archaeology on the edge
- Five stones in St Albans: life in Verulamium
- Sophisticated living in sub-Roman Britain
Medieval
- Update: Disability history
- 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
Early Modern
- Update: Disability history
- Deaf marriages and sign language recognition
- In conversation with David Turner
- 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
Modern
- Relief and resistance in Imre Kiralfy’s siege of Peking (1901)
- Jeeves and the British Empire
- Update: Disability history
- Mapping a disability history perspective onto the history of the British Empire
- ‘I am your most troublesome pauper’: disability and the New Poor Law
- Out and about: The Witney Blanket Mills