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What caused the 1917 Russian Revolutions?

On the 30th December 1916, Grigori Rasputin was murdered. This, along with the military defeats...

Fairytale Females: Disney Princesses in Art and Culture

In honour of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney‘s death on the 15th December 2016 and the...

Guerrilla Girls: How Sexist is the Art World?

Do women have to be naked to get into the Met. Museum? Less than 4% of the artists in the...

Art of the Feast

It’s time to let out your belt as the seasonal holiday period is upon us. As well as a religious...

A History of the London Underground in Pictures

Since its creation over 150 years ago, the London underground network has expanded to service 270...

Is it really Christmas if you haven’t…

The festive season is upon us! To get in the spirit, tick off our checklist for all your ...

Fidel Castro: Communist, Revolutionary, President

Friday, December 2nd of this year marked the 40th anniversary of Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro...

History’s most influential toys

Need ideas for the kids on your Christmas list? Take some inspiration from these toys that have...

Dreaming of an austerity Christmas?

Banish Bleak Houses and turn your thoughts to times past with 10 thrifty ways to have festive fun...

Heaven Scent: A History of Perfume

Explore a brief history of perfume and beautiful scent bottles in pictures – just as much a...

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