The Church in Norman England
The Church in Norman England was hugely significant. Religion played a pivotal part in everyday life for all walks of life. The organisation, structure and […]
Month: February 2018
Anniversary: Execution of Mary Queen of Scots
On 8th February, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed at Fotheringay Castle in England. Her execution had been authorised by Elizabeth I of England. […]
Women’s Suffrage: Representation of the People Act (1918)
On February 6th, 1918, Parliament voted into law the Representation of the People Act. This Act of Parliament gave some women in the United Kingdom […]
Meiji Restoration. Japanese Imperial Rule and Westernisation
On February 3rd, 1968, Meiji ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne. This was a period in which Japan lagged behind the West militarily. The Samurai Class […]
China and Communism under Mao
Chairman Mao was one of the most influential leaders of the twentieth century. Leading China from 1949 until his death in 1976, Mao oversaw a […]