The Real James Herriot | True Story Behind All Creatures Great And ...
Sep 16, 2024 · The anecdotal works of the veterinarian James ‘Alf’ Wight have captivated readers for decades, been turned into a popular television series and even a must-see tourist attraction. Lauren Good explores the life and career of the man behind James Herriot, from his life in Thirsk, Yorkshire, to going AWOL during the Second World War and a struggle with mental illness
The early lives of Caracalla and Geta - HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · The latter achievement was the Baths of Caracalla, a magnificent complex in Rome. The largest of its kind at the time, able to fit 1,600 people, it included vast baths and pools, vaulted ceilings, libraries, gyms, halls and gardens, and decorated with exquisite marbles, mosaics and statues.
How Historically Accurate Is It? - HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · From there, it looks very much like a reskin of Gladiator, with Lucius – revealed to be Maximus’s son – seeming to lead a rebellion from within the arena, and Joaquin Phoenix’s deranged emperor Commodus replaced with a tantalisingly terrible two-for-one deal in the form of co-emperors Caracalla and Geta (Fred Hechinger and Joseph Quinn). In a verbatim moment …
Life In The Trenches During WWI: What Was It Like? - HistoryExtra
Nov 6, 2023 · In its simplest form, the classic British trench used during the 1914–18 war was about six feet deep and three-and-a-half feet wide. It had a fire step, which was about 18 x 18 inches, where soldiers could stand and shoot at the enemy.
The Elizabethan Era, 1558–1603: Life In The Golden Age
Mar 13, 2024 · The Elizabethan age (1558–1603) is named after the reign of England’s last Tudor monarch, Queen Elizabeth I. The period is often referred to as a ‘Golden Age’ of history: England became a major European power in politics, exploration, trade and the arts, while Elizabeth I’s long rule created stability after the shorter, tumultuous rules of her siblings, Edward VI and …
The History Of Halloween: Origins, Traditions & Facts | HistoryExtra
Oct 23, 2024 · Each year, 31 October is a day to celebrate all things that go bump in the night. But where do our Halloween traditions come from? Lauren Good explores the history, from turnip carving to prayers exchanged for cake…
Was Maximus Decimus Meridius A Real Gladiator? | HistoryExtra
Nov 15, 2024 · In Gladiator, director Ridley Scott created a swords-and-sandals epic that was half-history and half-fiction, and that includes his titular hero. Yet, as Jonny Wilkes, explores, there were plenty of real figures from Roman history to draw …
HistoryExtra Academy: Victorian Life
Welcome to our Academy course – Life in Victorian Britain with Ruth Goodman. This six-week course covers everything you need to know about Victorian Britain, guided by historian Ruth Goodman and filmed on location at Black Country Living Museum.. Each week includes a video lecture by Ruth, as well as supplementary reading and a 20-question quiz for you to test your …
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Did Hitler Escape From His Bunker & Live In Argentina After WW2?
On 30 April 1945, as Allied forces closed in on Berlin from both east and west, Adolf Hitler went into his private study in the underground Führerbunker and shot himself in the right temple. An all-or-nothing gambler, he had always said that he would accept only total victory in the Second World War or total defeat; as his supposed 1,000-year Third Reich collapsed around him, he …