Alec Baldwin: US ‘in a pre-Civil War culture now’
Alec Baldwin says the country is in a “bad” state of political division, describing it as a “pre-Civil War environment.” “Boy ...
The little-known rebellion that plunged England into civil war
The Fiery Spirits, by John Rees, argues for the Grand Remonstrance as a moment when the proles took control of the England’s ...
With a nod to America's civil rights legacy, Sen. Cory Booker makes a mark of his own
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest floor speech in recorded Senate history when he bested Sen. Strom Thurmond's filibuster of the Civil Rights Act of 1957 ...
Historian shares local Civil War lore with Morgan’s Raid
The story is a big part of Civil War lore. Tim Brookes shares the knowledge whenever he’s asked. You can learn more about ...
As ‘Wolf Hall’ returns, questions about Thomas Cromwell remain
Elton, professor of history at the University of Cambridge, upended the field with this book, proclaiming Thomas Cromwell “the most remarkable revolutionary in English history.” Elton argued that ...
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Award-winning Farnham author Ally Sherrick unveils new historical adventure
Farnham-based, award-winning children’s author Ally Sherrick hosted a launch event for her latest book, Rebel Heart, at ...
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The Second Season of “Wolf Hall” Surpasses Its Acclaimed Predecessor
In the culmination of the Hilary Mantel adaptation, Mark Rylance’s Thomas Cromwell becomes a more poignant figure, weighed ...
‘I visited the pretty little town home to Britain’s oldest castle - it’s actually fake'
This popular film location for the Crown may look like an ancient castle, and while it is the UK's oldest castle, it is also ...