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Study enough military history and the importance of timing becomes more and more clear. Attacking a day early or late, resting too soon, moving too early, marching too long; any small factor of timing can change the course of history. The key leaders

In a shock to the world, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on 11 February 2013. He stepped down from his position as Pope later that month on 28 February. The resignation marked the first since Gregory XII abdicated as Pope in 1415. At the

Based on a work by Eucharius Rösslin, and translated into English by Richard Jonas, this is thought to be the first book published in England on the subject of midwifery and receives 13 separate editions across 100 years. Peter Chamberlen, a member o

London, UK 1749-1913 In Georgian England, a new way of giving birth was introduced in an effort to make the process safer and more comfortable for pregnant women. The establishment of lying-in hospitals (lying-in was an antiquated term for childbirth

Ancient Rome c.27 BCE – c.476 CE Soranus noted that it was important for a Roman midwife to have a sympathetic disposition in order to be able to care for pregnant women. It was, however, not necessary for a woman to have had a child themselves to be

French, c.1712 – 1794 Angélique du Coudray became a registered midwife in Paris in 1740. At the time, the state of France’s childbirth was dire, with some estimates of about 200,000 babies dying in the country per year. Du Coudray soon became highly

Can you explain the key differences between the history of midwifery in the USA compared to the history of midwifery in the UK? An essential difference in the history of midwifery in the UK and USA lies in its relationship with the professions of nur

LONDON, UK In 1739 Thomas Coram founded a hospital dedicated to children who were abandoned – what at the time were termed ‘foundlings’. Despite London being a place packed with opportunities and through which masses of wealth flowed, it also had a v

In 58 BCE, Gaius Julius Caesar was 41 years old and about to embark on the single greatest addition to the Roman Empire. His campaigns in Gaul (corresponding to large parts of modern France, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherla

One of the ever-present challenges of studying the past as a historian is being able to picture events. For modern historians we have the benefit of photography and film to improve our understanding. These mediums are not always 100 per cent reliable

Prehistoric cave art is some of the earliest surviving art in human history. Paintings have been found on walls of caves around the world with depictions of objects, symbols, patterns, shapes, animals, humans and mythical creatures. Cave art more bro

From 1945 to 1989, Berlin was the hottest spot in the Cold War. At the end of World War II, a defeated Germany was carved up by the Allied powers as post-war reconstruction began. In the middle of this divided country lay a divided city. The capital

It’s a problem that has struck most monarchies at one time or another in their history: a ruler isn’t able to choose the manner and timing of their death. In an ideal world, they move on to the heavenly realm when their chosen heir is ready to rule.

The city of Lucknow, located on the west bank of the Gumti River some 42 miles east of Cawnpore, was the capital of Oude province. The province itself had been annexed by the British East India Company only the year before the outbreak of the Indian

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, American artist John Singer Sargent made his name painting the portraits of the wealthy and elite. His work was noteworthy for the way his art showcased the individuality of the people he painted, with many

An engaging civil rights drama with a superb lead performance Cert: 15 Director: George C Wolfe Cast: Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Jeffrey Wright Released: Out now Rosa Parks. Martin Luther King Jr. Medgar Evers. Malcolm X. Among the renowned names as

Director: John Sturges Starring: Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, James Garner Country: USA Year: 1963 This story of a mass escape from a German POW camp is a screen classic, but should it be locked up for crimes against accuracy? 01 The film is

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on 6 February 1952, 72 years ago this month. She would rule until her death on 8 September 2022, becoming one of the most beloved monarchs ever to wear the British Crown. In order to commemorate, we present a