Robert's European History Blog

Estonia and Russia have seen rioting this week over the decision by the Estonian government to remove a memorial to Soviet soldiers who died during the Second World War. In ... Read More

This ambitious and excellent blog plans to explore the history of the world, starting with the tectonic origins of our world's surface and coming right up to the present day. ... Read More

Amongst other things, Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator during World War 2, is killed by partisans, Joan of Arc helps raise the siege of Orleans and France sells Louisiana and ... Read More

There is a grey area between European and American history - the colonies on the continent prior to the American War of Independence – and this article from Guest Author ... Read More

Josh Roberts has revealed in the USA Today what he considers to be England’s top ancient monument, and it’s going to cause surprise for many. The title is a giveaway ... Read More

You don’t have to travel to Europe to see examples of Greek and Roman art ‘in the flesh’: the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has opened special galleries ... Read More

Last week we published an article on Whitby by guest author Alan Moore. I want to use this blog post to demystify the process of becoming a guest author: it ... Read More

I’m sure we’ve all heard about people finding and selling Romans coins and brooches, but this week a much less glamorous item Roman item is expected to sell at auction ... Read More

One of Britain’s key historical documents is the Magna Carta, signed by England’s King John and many of his nobility in 1215. Well, this week it has been cited in ... Read More

Guest writer Alan Moore reveals the history behind one of Whitby’s most famous landmarks: St Hilda's Abbey.

On Monday this week Canada – and knowing Europeans – will commemorate the battle of Vimy Ridge, a clash during the First World War which is now seen as a ... Read More

Prompted by the unfortunate appearance in the news of a female British sailor (Faye Turney, who was abducted and then released with fourteen colleagies by Iranian forces), Britain's The Times ... Read More