Who was Arthur Wharton? Life, Influence & Legacy
Arthur Wharton’s life and achievement have inspired many black soccer players over the years. He was probably the reason why players such as Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé), George Weah,...
Category: British History
Why and when did Britain abolish slavery?
The British might have been among some of the last Europeans to join in the transatlantic slave trade, but in less that 150 years, it had completely dominated the industry....
Emmeline Pankhurst, the most prominent suffragette in British history
Suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst is generally described as one of the most pivotal political and social activists in Britain’s history. Although her militant strategies have attracted their fair share of disapproving...
Robert the Bruce (Robert I): Life, Reign & Accomplishments of the Warrior-King of Scots
For many centuries during the medieval period, England remained one of the most powerful kingdoms, dominating over the smaller, less powerful neighboring kingdoms, including Scotland. And for many years, Scotland...
Queen Anne of Great Britain – Biography, Reign & Achievements
Often forgotten or overlooked by historians, Queen Anne’s 12-year rule (from 1702-1714) played a huge role in the transformation of Britain. She was the daughter of James II and Anne...