A super new novel from C.E. Myszka traces the fascinating journey of a young woman as she navigates her way through the ancient history and culture of modern-day Bulgaria. On the way, she careers through a number of relationships, which…
The iconic 1914 image of Kitchener's recruitment poster was one of the subjects of a recent light show. Exeter Cathedral provided the splendid backdrop for the performance of light and sound and the concept of time. A packed, walk-through audience…
Even if you are rushing to catch a flight from Exeter airport, don’t miss the splendid figure of a WWII fighter pilot, which adorns the entrance to the site. The sculpture is a timely reminder of those airmen who flew…
As soldiers and sailors prepared for a meagre Christmas in 1914, morale was buoyed by the arrival of a new Christmas ‘comfort’. It consisted of a brass tin, popularly thought to contain pipe tobacco, cigarettes, a Christmas card, bullet pencil…
Jonathan has been booked to deliver an illustrated talk on 'Four Memorials and a Cathedral'. The event will take place at 2pm on Tuesday 29 April 2025 at the Cathedral and in his talk Jonathan will examine the story of…
The historical consultant to the new film Gladiator II has come in for some criticism over the historical accuracy of the film. Alexander Mariotti has now come out and defended himself and his comments will find plenty of support among…
A stunning museum has recently been opened adjacent to the Royal Palace in Madrid. The building has been created to display the tremendous collection of arms, armour, furniture and art built up over the centuries by the the Habsburg and…
To commemorate the D-Day landings in June 1944, the King & Queen, together with visiting Heads of State, government figures and D-Day veterans gathered at Southsea on 5 June 2024. It was a remarkable day, hearing the memories and accounts…
After the surrender of France to the Germans in 1940, a new collaborating French government was established to control the lower part of France. This Vichy government implemented Nazi policies and orders on behalf of its new masters. Included in…
After the surrender of France to the Germans in 1940, a new collaborating French government was established to control the lower part of France. This Vichy government implemented Nazi policies and orders on behalf of its new masters. Included in…