The History of England Magazine
Every month we present new feature articles relating to the history of this green and pleasant land. From ancient battlefields to famous people, hangings to national celebrations, we’ve got something to interest everyone.
You may also be interested in our History of Britain section covering the period from the Act of Union during Queen Anne‘s reign to the modern day.
Did King Arthur Exist?
Did the legendary King Arthur exist? Is there any documentary evidence to support the story of Arthur and his Camelot?
Edward The Martyr
In 978 a young English king was assassinated, less than three years into his reign. That king would become known as Edward the Martyr…
Isotopes and Richard III
A skeleton discovered in a car park in Leicester in 2013 displayed spinal curvature as well as evidence of a violent death. Were these the remains of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king who was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field? Luckily, isotopic analysis was on hand to help resolve this issue…
The Great Heathen Army
In 865, a sizeable Viking force – estimated to be around some 3,000 men – landed on the Isle of Thanet in Kent with the intention of seizing England…
Henry VIII’s Beard Tax
There’s a bit of a mystery about the beard tax imposed by Henry VIII, and it’s not just the mystery of why the heck anyone would want to put a tax on facial hair…
The Elite Romano Woman
For almost four centuries A.D.43-410, Britain was a small province of the Roman Empire. Archaeological evidence helps greatly in filling out the picture of the…
William the Conqueror’s Exploding Corpse
More farce Than funeral: William The Conqueror’s exploding corpse…
Second Battle of Lincoln
The decisive Second Battle of Lincoln took place on 20th May 1217 during the First Barons’ War, and it prevented England from coming under French rule…
Edward I
King Edward I, also known as ‘Longshanks’ and ‘Hammer of the Scots’, was more than just a warrior king: he was also a great reformer…
Alfred the Great
School children know all about King Alfred burning the cakes, but more importantly, this Saxon king left behind an extraordinary legacy, reforming the traditions and structure of early English society, maintaining peace and introducing structure, judicial processes and education…