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The Best History Books of the Year 2022
There is an allegedly Chinese curse that says 'May you live in interesting times', and 2022 has certainly provided that. Luckily, it has also provided some very interesting history books. With so many to choose from, we thought we would ask some of our favourite historians what their best history books of the year have been.
Our Top Picks for We Have Ways Fest 2022
In just a few weeks’ time, between 22 and 24 July, the brilliant We Have Ways of Making You Talk podcast will be holding its second We Have Ways Fest. Following on from the success of its inaugural year, the UK’s largest festival dedicated to the Second World War will be returning bigger and better.
Flying High as a KITE
With an eclectic mix providing nourishment for the mind and music for the soul, there's something for everyone at KITE festival.
From Barons to Books: Hay Castle Opens to the Public
Finally open to the public for the first time in its history, Hay Castle is coming alive to tell the wonderful and surprising story of this Janus-like building, that at once sympathetically acknowledges its past while taking a joyous leap into its future.
Our Top Picks for Chalke Valley History Festival 2022
Chalke Valley History Festival 2022 is almost upon us. This year, there is so much going on - with talks on four stages as well as at Speaker's Corner and across the site, along with living history, various demonstrations and experiences for children - that we thought we should highlight just a few of our top picks
Chalke Valley History Festival 2022 Promises To Be Spectacular
The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival is set to return from 20-26 June this summer and promises to be more exciting and interactive than ever before.
A Ray of Sunshine: Chalke Valley History Festival 2021
Chalke Valley History Festival has always been about making history accessible and this year it really went the extra mile. After 18 months of bleakness and uncertainty, it really has given us a much-needed ray of sunshine.
The Return of Chalke Valley History Festival, 2021
After its enforced absence in 2020 due to the pandemic, Chalke Valley History Festival is set to return with a bang in 2021. Running from Wednesday 23 June to Sunday 27 June, it will be one of the very first major festivals to run this year
Fast and Loose: The Value of Historically Questionable Cinema
Historical cinema comes in for endless criticism from reviewers, viewers and – of course – historians: filmmakers bring their own interests, opinions and biases to their work. They make films not just to entertain, but generally speaking to express a message. So what value is there in an historical film, especially one which takes huge liberties with accepted ideas and 'truths'?
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by Steven Port
The Best History Resources for Covid-19 Lockdown!
Struggling to keep the kids engaged with homeschooling during lockdown for Covid-19, or just bored and looking for new things to do? Check out this list of some of the best history-related (ish) resources on the web!
