My father dies of Covid – a reflection
My father died of Covid this month and it’s brought home to me the impact this virus has wrought on all of us
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Women denying women the vote!
Some women in the early 20th century campaigned against female citizens getting the vote. Tony McMahon investigates why
Stories of Devils in Essex
In the Middle Ages there were many reports of the Devil appearing in church as Tony McMahon discovers
When the Roman Empire lost battles
The Roman Empire didn’t always win its battles and wars as Tony McMahon discovers – sometimes they lost very badly
A real-life werewolf in England
Between 1933 and 1950, an alleged werewolf in England dubbed the Moon Killer murdered three people until being caught by the police
American newspapers reveal horror of slavery
TV historian Tony McMahon looks at 19th century American newspapers to reveal the daily horror of slavery in the southern states
Metal detector treasure hunting comeback!
etal detector enthusiasts have discovered lots of historical artefacts but new legislation means that treasure will have to be handed over
People’s Party – American populism before Trump
American populism has been on display with President Trump and the 2020 election but it has a long history in the United States
Jack the Ripper – what did Londoners make of him?
We’ve heard all sorts of theories about the identity of Jack the Ripper but what did Londoners at the time make of this grisly serial killer?
Queen Victoria and her naughty drug habit
Queen Victoria is said to have had an unusual drug habit as Tony McMahon discovers in his vlog series Beardy History