Manchester Historian – Page 140 – UoM History Department's Student Newspaper

A look at our city’s historical hotspots.

The eruption of Pompeii is one of classical civilisation’s most documented events. This article uncovers the secret sexuality embedded in Roman society.

An examination of the life of Britain’s most controversial historian, A.J.P. Taylor.

A review of the engaging lecture series fronted by Manchester’s most famous history professor.

The Romans used powdered mouse brains as toothpaste. Julius Caesar gave us our modern calendar of 12 months. Originally there were only 10 months, running from March to December, but then they added two more. This meant that September (from the Latin for seven) became the 9th month. October (from the Latin for eight) is Continue Reading