Culture History

During the Second World War thousands of women served with the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) or the Timber Corps. In …

Viscount James Bryce’s ‘The History of the Holy Roman Empire: 1st Century A.D. – 19th Century’ is a seminal work that delves deep into the complex and intricate history of one of the most important e …

Alfred W. Pollard’s ‘An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations’ delves into the often-overlooked yet fascinating world of colophons’Äînotes at the end of manuscripts that provide insight …

In ‘H. G. Wells’ Short History of The World, ‘ the illustrious author skillfully distills the vast narrative of human civilization into a concise and engaging overview. This ambitious work blends an …

The so-called ‘Esquiline Venus’, found in 1874 in the city of Rome, is a well preserved Claudian copy sculpture whose original dates back to the first century B. C. The life-size statue shows a naked …

Vahram’s Chronicle of the Armenian Kingdom in Cilicia during the Time of the Crusades is a remarkable historical narrative that intricately weaves the complexities of Armenian identity with the broad …

Scotland’s history has been told many times, but never exclusively by its women. This book takes a unique perspective on dramatic national events as well as ordinary life, as experienced by women dow …

In ‘The Holy See and the Wandering of the Nations, from St. Leo I to St. Gregory I, ‘ T. W. Allies presents a meticulous exploration of the interplay between the papacy and the migratory tribes durin …

In ‘The Flags of the World, ‘ F. Edward Hulme presents a scholarly examination of vexillology, blending meticulous historical detail with vivid illustrations. The book captures the cultural and polit …

In ‘The Jesuits, 1534-1921’, Thomas J. Campbell offers a comprehensive historical analysis of the Society of Jesus, tracing its evolution from its founding by St. Ignatius of Loyola to the early twen …