BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE – APRIL 2023:

The kingdom is dead: what causes monarchies to fail?

From the Romans to the Russians, monarchies that at one time seemed all powerful have come crashing down as a result of violence, political manoeuvring or the will of the people. Danny Bird charts the downfall of 10 kingdoms and empires throughout history

How much do you know about the Crimean War?

How much do you know about the Crimean War? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the Victorian conflict…