The story of the ‘royal malady’ highlights the growth of the press and how it has shaped how the British public perceives the royal family.
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In the 18th century, managing public perceptions of the king’s fitness were as much about the health of the monarchy as they were about the health of monarch.
Thanks to detailed menu records from Kew Palace kitchens, we have a fascinating picture of the Christmas foods that were popular in the royal palaces.
Humans have attempted to understand and treat mental illness for centuries – from ancient Greek medicine, Middle Ages exorcisms and the rise of asylums, to modern medical breakthroughs.
There are many areas in the show where historical fact is sacrificed on the altar of artistic license, but glimmers of the real Queen Charlotte shine through.
Satire can skewer a pompous or corrupt politician. But history shows it can also popularise its targets.
The Framers of the Constitution knew their history, and sought to learn from it – and only to repeat the parts they liked.
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Lecturer in History, The Open University
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Senior Lecturer in English Literature, York St John University
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Professor of History, University of New Hampshire
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Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, Department of History, University of Birmingham
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Senior Lecturer in History, University of Essex
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Associate Professor in 18th-century Literature, York St John University
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Reader in Modern European History, Leeds Beckett University
