The 6th of June 1944. D-Day. A momentous day in world history. On the morning of 6th June the largest invasion fleet in history dominated the waters of the English Channel as Operation Overlord began. The amphibious landings that were about to take place cost an untold number of man hours to coordinate over several … More On This Day, 1944: The Normandy Landings Begin
Every year on 5th November, the skies above Britain are awash with colour as thousands of fireworks let out their brief, explosive bursts of light. Bonfires burn and Brits young and old recall the rhyme, “Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot”. The Gunpowder Plot reads like your quintessential Hollywood blockbuster; a … More Kings, Queens & Treacherous Schemes: The Gunpowder Plot
Julius Caesar is said to have once remarked ‘it is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience’. During its early years, the Roman Republic was forced to endure a recurring cycle of conflict, bloodshed and pain. The Romans were more than … More Rome: Origins of the Empire, Part Two