Painting, Patronage and Politics under the Tudors Tudor England was a dangerous place for the wealthy and powerful. Art and architecture was a sign of connoisseurship but also political ambition.
Why the Enlightenment still matters today “The Enlightenment” has been regarded as a turning point in...
Shattering Myths About Freemasonry Freemasonry is a relatively obscure subject with many myths surrounding...
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Sir Robert Moray - Soldier, scientist, spy, freemason and founder of The Royal Society Sir Robert Moray brought together members of Gresham College, rich...
The Spanish Culture of Charles I's Court Heir to the throne Charles I made a secret trip to win the hand of a princess. For eight months he was the guest of the Spanish king in Madrid.
Northern Ireland and the British-Irish relationship: The Gladstonian Settlement revisited Why has it proved so difficult to resolve the problems...
The Lisbon Earthquake: Two hundred and fifty years on On 1 November 1755, Lisbon was devastated by a massive...