History is everywhere in popular culture. But the truth is harder to find. On the Record is a podcast by The National... more
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On 30 June 1922 the Public Record Office of Ireland was destroyed by fire in the opening engagement of the... more
On 30 June 1922 the Public Record Office of Ireland was destroyed by fire in the opening engagement of the... more
In the final episode of this series on trial records, we’re taking a closer look at the evidence. First, we... more
In the second episode of our trials series, we look at the long and colourful history of trial by jury.... more
In the first installment of our series about trial records, we’re examining the history of trials by ordeal and combat.... more
In our latest three-part podcast series, we are exploring stories from our collection which tell the history of trials, from... more
Over the last 600 years Britain has faced its fair share of public health crises. In this episode we investigate the Black Death, cholera,... more
Over the centuries, Britain has faced its fair share of public health crises and recently we have seen an increase... more