Given that independence is one of the hottest topics of the year, Tom Oliver argues that there is an historical precedent for union. Our morbid fascination of crime is never more virulent than in the case of the serial killer. Evie Hull looks at serial killers throughout the ages. Last month, the Belgians legalised euthanasia, […]
The discovery of Richard III’s remains in Leicester marks a significant moment for both Historians and Archaeologists in this country. The fact that the remains of the king were situated in Leicester is not what is significant, although the ignominy of an English King being buried ungraciously under a car park does make for an […]
Nowadays, Thanksgiving is a national holiday. There’s a parade in New York, and everyone gathers with their families and loved ones to eat turkey, spend time with one another and give thanks. But Thanksgiving hasn’t always been like this. The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Pilgrims from Britain came over […]
Studying the relics of Pompeii has uncovered evidence providing not only a window into the past, but also a reflection of the present. Emperor Nero is as infamous for his brutal measures and unstable mental health as his politics. But what about the man himself? The Manchester Historian sets out to uncover the man behind […]
In 2008, after years of service as Minister of Defence, Raul Castro succeeded his ailing brother Fidel as the President of the Republic of Cuba. This change in leadership was due to the deteriorating health of the elder brother and was heralded by many analysts worldwide as a new political and economic epoch for the […]
For centuries, the ship and the stallion competed to be the dominant mode of transport. Katherine Almond look at the evolution of travel and how technological advancement helped open up new tourist trades. While we think of travel as a leisure activity, some take it to extremes. Lloyd Hammett looks at some of these epic […]
‘Remember the dignity of your womanhood. Do not appeal, do not beg, do not grovel. Take courage, join hands, stand beside us, fight with us’ – Christabel Pankhurst From Christabeland Emmeline Pankhurst to Pragna Patel, throughout history women have fought against the oppressive shackles that bind them to motherhood and the home. Whilst our society […]
Stephen Joseph is a name ingrained in the minds of Manchester’s drama students. The Stephen Joseph studio, named in his honour, is one of the Drama departments most frequented rehearsal spots. The studio itself was originally built as a German Protestant church, before being occupied by the university in 1949 and eventually taken over by […]
Manchester’s Dr. Chris Godden reveals his life long relationship with economic history, and the crucial importance of its study. Newspapers contain a wealth of information that can be useful, even vital, to the work historians do. Whether you need news reports, biographical information, or contemporary opinion, newspapers will support your work. However, finding relevant articles […]
When asked how a controversial Holy Father is linked to a superb brunch menu item, one might be tempted to say Benedict. Pope Francis’ predecessor shocked the world in 2013 when he became the first head of the Roman Catholic Church in more than half a millennium to resign. As it turns out, he was […]
It’s a valid question. Why spend at least another three or four years slaving away to write the longest piece of work you’ve ever had to struggle with? Well, as any PhD student will tell you, it is hard, but it is also one of the most rewarding experiences you can have at University. In […]
Marathons are one of the most physically demanding sporting events and over 36,000 people compete annually in the London Marathon alone. Yet legend has it the marathon began with a single runner and an important piece of news. In the summer of 490 BC, in the east of Greece, the first Persian invasion of Greece […]
On Thursday 30th of September 2021, a blue English Heritage plaque was unveiled in Hammersmith, commemorating the residence of Ellen and William Craft. The Crafts were an African American couple who married as slaves and did everything in their power to flee to Britain. Their escape began in 1848 and after their arrival in 1850 […]
The annual price hike from energy companies has just been announced to widespread outrage. James Eatwell and Michael Cass return to the golden age of British energy and chart the rise and subsequent fall of our domestic coal industry. Jennifer Nuttall explores the pastries that have defined the industrial cities and regions of Britain. Manchester […]