Margaret Brecknell
Margaret is a British freelance writer with a passion for history, sport and cats. After graduating from Manchester University further back than she cares to mention, she worked in stockbroking for many years. Now focusing on writing, her work has appeared in a wide range of different publications and her first local history book was published last year.
The Strange True Story of Dr. William Chester Minor and the Oxford English Dictionary
One of the dictionary's top contributors was an inmate at a psychiatric hospital.
10 Books to Read Before Watching Napoleon
The new Ridley Scott film charts the Frenchman's rise and fall.
11 Attention-Grabbing Microhistory Books
These highly focused books have a surprisingly large scope.
10 Naval History Books to Dive Into Right Now
From the Spanish Armada to Pearl Harbor and beyond.
Winston Churchill’s Favorite Books
Judging from his reading list, Winston Churchill clearly thought a lot about the Roman Empire.
10 Immersive History Books With Photographs
See the past with your own eyes.
8 Must-Read Books About the Reformation
Gain more knowledge about this major religious schism.
10 Books About the North African Campaign of WWII
This theater of war is often overlooked.
8 Books About the Renaissance, From Art to Politics
A period of "rebirth" that continues to fascinate.
8 Books About the Dark Ages
Learn more about this mysterious period of history.
The History of Museums, from "Cabinets of Curiosity" to Today
As our understanding of history has evolved, so has the way we learn about it.
5 Popular Historians You Need to Read
Get aquainted with these historians and their award-winning books.
Travel Vicariously With These 10 Biographies of Places
No plane ticket necessary.
Oliver Cromwell's Controversial Legacy in English History
Did he liberate the people, or brutally oppress them?
The Cambridge Five Spy Ring Passed WWII Secrets to the Soviet Union
Recruited straight out of university, these British intelligence officers were secretly moles.
5 Infamous Incidents of Art Theft From History
These masterpieces mysteriously disappeared.
6 Fossil Hunters Who Dug Up Clues From the Past
Their discoveries changed our perception of prehistory.
5 Royal Figures Who Were Assassinated
These tragic murders reverberated throughout their kingdoms.
The Tragic Wartime Sinking of Passenger Ship RMS Lusitania
The torpedo attack killed hundreds of civilians and turned international opinion against Imperial Germany.
7 Powerful Songs From History That Capture the Zeitgeist
These songs offer a glimpse into the past.
