2703 Pontiac’s War
‘The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1763 ending the Seven Years War. The victorious British moved west into the
Military
2702 – Quintus Sertorius – Reluctant renegade, part 2
Quintus Sertorius could lay claim to a position among the greatest generals of ancient times. A loyal Roman, who lost
2701 – Quintus Sertorius – Reluctant renegade
Quintus Sertorius could lay claim to a position among the greatest generals of ancient times. A loyal Roman, who lost
2610 – John Paul Jones: The American War of Independence comes to Britain
Several American privateers sailed across the Atlantic to British waters, seeking prize money for any vessels they could capture. But
2609 – The Battle of Glen Shiel
This year marks the 300th anniversary of the Battle of Glen Shiel, Scotland’s ‘forgotten’ Jacobite uprising. The anniversary of the
2608 Magic Weapons and Armour in the Middle Ages, part 2
‘Many ‘magical’ items belong to the stories of Arthur and his knights although their genesis is more complicated. Sir Percival
2607 Magic Weapons and Armour in the Middle Ages
‘Magic weapons and armour are things we usually associate with the realms of myth or fantasy rather than history. And
The Spanish invasion and conquest of Mexico, 1519-1521 – part 2
‘It is clear that Cortes was determined, resolute but ultimately, a gambler and risk taker. Thus far he had taken
The Spanish invasion and conquest of Mexico, 1519-1521 – part 1
‘The conquest of Mexico was a landmark in the history of the world, changing its course forever. A mere 600
2604 – The Battle of Leuctra
After the failed peace negotiations in 371, King Cleombrotus marched his army into Boeotia. He camped at the town of