James Bruce, Earl of Elgin 1811-1863 Elgin became Governor of Jamaica at 31 and Governor-General of Canada at 36. He fought in the Indian mutiny and was High Commissioner to China before becoming ...

We often remember historical figures for the great things they did, but a lot of the time, the people who did great things were not necessarily great people. Some of the people you admire might be ...

Charlotte Guest: famous for her pioneering translation of the Mabinogion. Find out more about the key historic figures who shaped Wales. The first, Liberal, Welsh Prime Minister to hold office.

Elizabeth, the last Tudor monarch, was born in Greenwich on 7 September 1533. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn. When Elizabeth was just two years old, her mother ...

Dawnavyn James, an elementary school educator who specializes in Black history, reached a turning point in her teaching when a student asked, “Did people see in black and white a long time ago?” The ...

Profiles, explainers, and other stories that take a close look at prominent military figures. By Matt White Posted on Mar 6, 2025 By Joshua Skovlund Updated on Feb 3, 2025 By Jeff Schogol Posted ...