History Magazine
The Admirable Crichton
Most people know of the Admiral Crichton from the play by Scottish writer J.M. Barrie. But who was the original “Admirable Crichton” and what made him admirable?
Thomas Dallam’s visit to the Sultan of Turkey
Queen Elizabeth I’s magnificent gift to the Sultan of Turkey was designed, built and then accompanied on its trip to Constantinople by craftsman Thomas Dallam….
John Callis (Callice), Welsh Pirate
Not all pirates sailed the Caribbean in search of treasure. One 16th century Welsh pirate preferred to stay close to home…
