The History of Britain Magazine
Welcome to the History of Britain! The home nations share a varied and shared history unlike anywhere else, so we thought it only right to create a section dedicated to our mutual heritage.
Historic Allies and Enemies of Great Britain
Since the Act of Union in 1707, the Kingdom of Great Britain has fought in over 120 wars across a total of 170 countries…
Historic Birthdates in May
Famous people born throughout history in May, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Edinburgh born novelist, and…
World War One – The Battle for the Skies
World War One was the first war in which air power made a significant impact. The Royal Flying Corps became the eyes of the British Army…
Opium in Victorian Britain
Opium, laudanum and other narcotic drugs played an important part in Victorian life.
Historic Birthdates in March
Famous people born throughout history in March, including Alexander Graham Bell, Scottish-born inventor of the telephone, and…
Historic September
View our list of historic events that occurred in September, including the consecration of Salisbury Cathedral…
Timeline of Roman Britain
From Julius Caesar’s first landing on the shoreline of England in 55 BC to the famous ‘Look to their own defences’ letter of AD 410, the Romans played an important part in British history for over 400 years.
The War of 1812 and the burning of the White House
The War of 1812 between the British and the Americans is perhaps best known for the burning of Washington DC and the White House, and is best remembered by the Canadians
