1000 years of history, 1000 years of stories to uncover. The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths... 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
In this episode, fashion historian Amber Butchart discusses the fashion movements of the 1920s, from rising hemlines to ready-to-wear fashion.... more