Year 536 AD was the worst year to be alive – What happened? (video)
Archaeological and scientific evidence corroborates the harrowing accounts
The strange & absurd rules of Elizabethan manners (video)
Fashion served as a visible marker of status and taste, with strict regulations governing attire at public events
The English Samurai – The story of William Adams (video)
Fascinated by the promise of wealth and adventure, Adams embarked on a perilous expedition to the Far East, which ultimately led him to Japan in 1600