In short, there is no credible evidence that 18th-century gambling dens employed dice swallowers to avoid police detection.

A mighty clash between two boxers in the East Midlands shines a troubling light on 19th century England. Joseph Ayre reads. A mighty clash between two champion boxers in the East Midlands leads to ...

When Christianity became state-sponsored under leaders such as Constantine and Theodosius, governments systematically ...

Richard White, the historian and author of "The Republic for Which It Stands," explains what made the late 19th century ...

The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...

This is an increase on their influence in the 19th century, when hereditary peers were 221 times more likely to feature than ...

Once hundreds of clocks are hung in a new exhibition space, “it’s going to be like stepping into the Black Forest.” ...