1000 years of history, 1000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths... more
From Richard III’s lavish wardrobe to Queen Victoria’s chaotic ceremony, coronations have a rich and fascinating history. For some, a... more
Take a closer look at records of propaganda in our collections. In this episode, we have four stories of deliberate... more
In this episode, we’re looking at propaganda in our collections. We share four stories of deliberate attempts by governments to... more
By 1800, there were 300,000 Africans enslaved in the British colony of Jamaica. Despite harsh punishments and low odds of... more
What happens when treasonous plots fail? What happens when innocent people get pulled into dangerous schemes? In this episode, we... more
The history of English monarchs is a tale brimming with assassination attempts. Queen Elizabeth I thwarted many attempts to replace... more
Delve into centuries of treason in this three part mini-series. Join us as we uncover stories from across the globe,... more
1,000 years of history, 1,000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that... more
The Colonial Office was the government department responsible for Britain’s colonies at various points throughout the 18th to 20th centuries.... more
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at Britain’s Colonial Office records. This was the government department responsible for... more