The Ministry of History

A blog about interesting historical events & people // Mostly British & European history // Contact - [email protected]
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This time 110 years ago, Europe was reeling in the aftermath of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination. Three men - three European Emperors - were particularly busy…

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The Tragic Dimness of Nicky and Alexandra

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@dcsandbrook @TheRestHistory The best book on this is Miranda Carter’s Three Emperors

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Ahead of the #EURO2024 final between England and Spain, a piece on the Armada. But not *that* Armada…

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@dcsandbrook @TheRestHistory I wrote a review on an excellent book, exploring the relationship between King George, Tsar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm, and their reactions as Europe slipped towards catastrophe..

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@URDailyHistory I wrote a review on an excellent book, exploring the relationship between King George, Tsar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm, and their reactions as Europe slipped towards catastrophe..

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@xruiztru I wrote a review on an excellent book, exploring the relationship between King George, Tsar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm, and their reactions as Europe slipped towards catastrophe..

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@MilHistNow I wrote a review on an excellent book, exploring the relationship between King George, Tsar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm, and their reactions as Europe slipped towards catastrophe..

https://t.co/RViiJWVhGZ

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@westernexile I wrote a review on an excellent book, exploring the relationship between King George, Tsar Nicholas and Kaiser Wilhelm, and their reactions as Europe slipped towards catastrophe..

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🔵The IRA and their favourite prisoner🔵

#OnThisDay in 1920, Cuthbert Lucas was captured by the IRA and surely expected imminent execution. What followed was an unlikely tale of camaraderie...

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When Cuthbert Lucas was captured by the IRA #onthisday in 1920, he likely expected to be executed. What followed was a comic tale of poker, whiskey, and unlikely comradeship...

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🔵TROUBLESOME SONS OF IMPORTANT PARENTS🔵

A look at some troublesome sons of impressive historical figures. Can anyone recommend any troublesome daughters of important people throughout history?

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🔵MURDER IN VICTORIAN LONDON🔵

The tragic story of Harriet Lane

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This week in 1667, a Dutch fleet destroyed the English navy at Chatham. It is not an exaggeration to say that the origins of the British Empire lay in the ruins…

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@Femi_Sorry International tournaments provide a healthy outlet for nationalism…

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As Euro 2024 begins, a quick piece on my pet theory about how international sport may prevent war…

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#OnThisDay in 1667, a Dutch fleet was leaving the Thames Estuary having just destroyed the English Navy. It’s not a stretch to say that the origins of the British Empire lay in the ruins of Chatham

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@EURO2024 A perfect chance to air my pet theory on how international sport prevents wars...

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@EURO2024 Perfect chance to air my pet theory on how international sport prevents wars....

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