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.

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

Sep 11, 2024 · Medieval torturers knew what they were doing when it came to inflicting pain. In fact, their reputation has seen them credited over the centuries with devices that are more mythical than medieval. From the rack to the rat, discover the most gruesome torture methods…

Dec 29, 2024 · New period dramas in 2025. New Year's Day saw the release of the second season of SAS Rogue Heroes, exploring the early years of the unit during the WW2 – read more on the real history behind the drama.Also early in the year is the return of 1923 for its second season, marked for February. A spin-off prequel of hit series Yellowstone, 1923 season 2 will return audiences to early 20th-century ...

Mar 15, 2024 · Who was John Wilkes Booth? Born the ninth of 10 children on 10 May 1838 in Maryland, John Wilkes Booth grew up in an acting family. His father Junius Brutus Booth had come to the US from England with his mistress Mary Ann Holmes and established an esteemed career as a Shakespearean star, and was followed in the career by Wilkes Booth’s older brothers Edwin, best known for a long run as ...

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 …

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.

Oct 9, 2024 · It is also known for the Regency period, which strictly applies to the years 1811–1820 in British history. "The Regency period is often viewed through the pages of Jane Austen – a time of country house visits, balls and strict social etiquette," explains Dr Lizzie Rogers. "Yet, beneath its genteel exterior lurks an era …

Jun 4, 2021 · Wilson later published a book with Robert Shea, The Illuminatus!Trilogy, which became a cult success and inspired a new genre of conspiracy fiction, including Dan Brown’s novel (and subsequent film) Angels & Demons.The Illuminati also became connected with Satanism and other ideals that were far removed from those associated with the original 18th-century Bavarian group.

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 that may yet echo through ...