The Ministry of History

This time 110 years ago, Europe was reeling in the aftermath of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination. Three men - three European Emperors - were particularly busy… ministryofhistory.substack.c…

Ahead of the #EURO2024 final between England and Spain, a piece on the Armada. But not *that* Armada… ministryofhistory.substack.c…

🔵The IRA and their favourite prisoner🔵 #OnThisDay in 1920, Cuthbert Lucas was captured by the IRA and surely expected imminent execution. What followed was an unlikely tale of camaraderie... theministryofhistory.co.uk/s…

When Cuthbert Lucas was captured by the IRA #onthisday in 1920, he likely expected to be executed. What followed was a comic tale of poker, whiskey, and unlikely comradeship... ministryofhistory.substack.c…

🔵TROUBLESOME SONS OF IMPORTANT PARENTS🔵 A look at some troublesome sons of impressive historical figures. Can anyone recommend any troublesome daughters of important people throughout history? ministryofhistory.substack.c…

🔵MURDER IN VICTORIAN LONDON🔵 The tragic story of Harriet Lane ministryofhistory.substack.c…

This week in 1667, a Dutch fleet destroyed the English navy at Chatham. It is not an exaggeration to say that the origins of the British Empire lay in the ruins… theministryofhistory.co.uk/s…

As Euro 2024 begins, a quick piece on my pet theory about how international sport may prevent war… open.substack.com/pub/minist…

#OnThisDay in 1667, a Dutch fleet was leaving the Thames Estuary having just destroyed the English Navy. It’s not a stretch to say that the origins of the British Empire lay in the ruins of Chatham open.substack.com/pub/minist…

#Euro2024 kicks off tonight, allowing me the perfect opportunity to air my pet theory on how international sport prevents wars.. ministryofhistory.substack.c…

Right now in 1667, a Dutch fleet was destroying the Royal Navy after sailing up the Thames and catching it by surprise 👇🏻 substack.com/home/post/p-145…

#OnThisDay in 1667, a Dutch fleet surprised the English by sailing up the River Thames and destroying the Royal Navy. It is not a stretch to say that the destiny of a quarter of the globe changed over the course of those few violent days.. theministryofhistory.co.uk/s…

#OnThisDay in 1667, a Dutch fleet sailed up the Thames and destroyed the English navy in Chatham. In many ways, the roots of the British Empire lay in the ruins of Chatham... theministryofhistory.co.uk/s…

🔵NEW POST🔵 The incredible story of the Native American slave girl who found herself at the heart of the Salem Witch Trials. Did her master beat a confession out of her to increase attendance at his sermons? theministryofhistory.co.uk/h…

🔵NEW POST🔵 In partnership with @deloach_audie, the story of Tituba - the Native American slave girl at the heart of the Salem Witch Trials theministryofhistory.co.uk/h…

Sunday reading! Was Alfred ‘Bosie’ Douglas the worst boyfriend ever? theministryofhistory.co.uk/h…

Was Bosie Douglas the worst boyfriend ever? theministryofhistory.co.uk/h…

The matchgirls strike of 1888, as detailed by @PrincessBurton !! 👇🏻