Richard II of England reigned in a time of restive change brought on by Black Death. His personal view of kingship and his military decisions are highlighted as significant factors in his loss of the throne. The author offers the opinion...

Learn about Victoria's approach to working with the prime ministers who served during her long reign. Archived.

Click on "Launch the Virtual Tour" to explore historic Windsor Castle.

An article that speculates on what would have happened to Britain if the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 had succeeded. Archived.

This six-part article describes the rise and fall of Anne Boleyn, the first English queen to be publicly executed by her husband, Henry VIII. Five hundred years after her death, her tragic tale is still the subject of historians and the...

An article that tells of new historical evidence of Mary's plotting with her lover James Hepburn, the Earl of Bothwell. Archived.

Drawings of and background information on the designs, by English architect Christopher Wren, for rebuilding Saint Paul's after the Great Fire destroyed the existing structure (Old Saint Paul's) in 1666.

An organized timeline featuring many important inventions and discoveries made in Britain during the Victorian period.

Learn about Mary Wollstoncraft's contribution to the history of women's rights in England.

An excellent and detailed site which lists over 750 British authors. The site provides links to more information about each author and is categorized by alphabet and time period. Some links may no longer work in the archived URL.

Enjoy spending some time searching through the central archives service for the government of British Columbia which "provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public...

Learn about the art of the ancient Israelites in this historical overview with accompanying image gallery with object descriptions of Israelite art from the British Museum collection.

This Fordham University site offers a primary source from a British Captain stating the argument for British imperialism of East Africa.

In-depth article detailing the historical and political background of imperial rule in Sudan. Also argues effectively for the further liberation of the Sudanese people. Provides history of oppression/revolt against Franco-British forces.

This resource provides information about the British Empire, and its part in world history.

This official site from the British Monarchy offers information about the Royal family and the monarchy system. It lists biographies on members of the royal court and family members who perform official duties. It also gives a history of...

Have you ever wanted to know more about British Victorian literature? Check out this informative site highlighting literary resources from the British Victorian Age. As Professor Jack Lynch, who created the list, has noted, these pages...

Encyclopedia entry provides a brief history of ancient Britain. With timeline of events and links to further reading.

Delve into the world of Victorian studies through this informative website. Serves as a resource for individuals seeking more information on the British Victorian Age.

During the height of Northern Ireland's "Troubles" in the 1970s and '80s, the British government incarcerated hundreds of Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) paramilitaries inside the notorious Maze Prison. Touted as Europe's most...

Often referred to as the "Father of the Industrial Revolution," this biography features Richard Arkwright, entrepreneur and business leader, of the late 1700's in Britain.

An interview of a woman who worked as a child in a factory in England and suffered a sentence of debilitating health as a result.

During the 1830's the House of Commons conducted interviews of factory workers who began their employment as children. This is an interview with Hannah Brown investigating abuse in the factory where she worked.

Im the early 1830's the House of Commons conducted interviews of those factory workers who began their employment as children. This is an interview with Joseph Hebergam inquiring about the hours and environment he worked in.