by J. Randy Taraborrelli J. Randy Taraborrelli shares with The History Reader an excerpt from his instant New York Times bestselling book, JFK: Public, Private, Secret. Read on to discover how Jackie’s parents and John’s parents felt about their budding relationship as well as early details on how John’s family supported his early political career….
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Featured Excerpt: The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz
by Anne Sebba An instant USA Today bestseller, The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz by Anne Sebba is a vivid portrait of the disparate women who came together to form an orchestra in order to survive the horrors of Auschwitz. Read on for a featured excerpt! Auschwitz’s main gate, bearing the motto “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work…
Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet jewels found in Lincolnshire – The History Blog
In 2023, two metal detectorists discovered an assemblage of five Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet jewels on a hillside near Donington on Bain in Lincolnshire, UK. Dating to the 7th century, they were found dispersed over a radius of 20-30 feet in plough soil, indicating they had recently been churned up by deep cultivation. The assemblage…
Export bar placed on Trafalgar Union Jack – The History Blog
One of only three British flags to survive the Battle of Trafalgar is at risk of the leaving the UK. Worn by RMS Royal Sovereign, the ship that led the British attack, it is the most historically significant of the three and the only complete example of a Union Jack from a 100-gun first-rate flagship….
Two of Switzerland’s oldest gold coins found – The History Blog
Two Celtic gold coins that are among the oldest ever found in Switzerland have been discovered by volunteers near Arisdorf, three miles south of the German border. They date to the second half of the 3rd century B.C., and only about 20 examples are known from Switzerland. Research suggests that the introduction of monetary systems…
Worcestershire museum acquires Bronze Age weapons – The History Blog
Museums Worcestershire has acquired a pair of Bronze Age weapons for the county’s collection. The spearhead and knife were discovered by a metal detectorist in June of 2021 and reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. They were later declared legal treasure under the Treasure Act, which gave the museum the opportunity to acquire the objects…
Bronze Age mass burial found in Scotland – The History Blog
A Bronze Age barrow containing the cinerary remains of at least eight people buried in a single event between 1439-1287 B.C. was found in southwest Scotland. Five urns were buried packed tightly inside a pit, indicating it was a single mass burial, perhaps of a family group. The barrow was discovered in an archaeological investigation…
A Brief Introduction to Romani Gypsy Heritage in England
Historically, Romani Gypsies lived nomadic lifestyles, moving from place to place for cultural and economic reasons. As such, it can be challenging to spot physical remnants of Romani Gypsy heritage. However, the influence of Romani Gypsy presence can be seen all around England. There are street names like ‘Gypsy/Gipsy Lane’, revealing where Romani Gypsies would…
The Life, Love and Legacy of Feminist Pioneer Rose Sidgwick – The Historic England Blog
Rose Sidgwick may have died of Spanish Influenza at just 41 years old, but she made pioneering contributions to the fields of history and international feminism. Here, we unpick her legacy. Nestled in a picturesque garden behind the University of Birmingham Business School, there’s an ornate birdbath carved from stone. Look closely, and you’ll find…
The 1980s Sheffield Garage Run by Women Mechanics – The Historic England Blog
Gwenda’s Garage was founded in 1985 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, by 3 women mechanics: Ros Wollen (aka Roz), Annette Williams, and Ros Wall. Faced with difficulty finding employment in a male-dominated field, they established their own repair workshop. Women mechanics in 1980s Sheffield In the mid-1980s, unemployment in England was high, and government training schemes…