Mary Fulbrook Wins Wolfson History Prize 2019 for Revelatory Holocaust Study Reckonings “Human sympathy that marks the best historical writing” Diarmaid MacCulloch, Judge 2019, Wolfson History Prize London, 11th June 2019. Historian Mary Fulbrook has been awarded the 2019 Wolfson History Prize for her ground-breaking book Reckonings: Legacies of Nazi Persecution and the Quest for Justice (Oxford University Press).   Historian and Award Judge Diarmaid MacCulloch announced the winner at the ceremony at Claridge’s, London, commenting: “Fulbrook journeys into some…

Visitors to Cadw sites across South Wales can explore hundreds of years of Welsh history this Easter (19 – 22 April) as the sights, sounds and smells of historic Wales return to seventeen of Wales’s most magnificent heritage properties. From Easter trails and crafts at a Cistercian abbey to Civil War re-enactments at Wales’s biggest castle, here are seven ways families can uncover Welsh history across South and Mid Wales during the Easter weekend of 2019 ― Visit Wales’s official…

I know that you know our history better than most people but when do you think that people were starting to talk more, rather than always reverting to violence first? Dan Snow: Well, I think it happened in different places and at different times. It goes back to ancient Greece, and violence is a regular feature of the human condition. Violence benefits the very, very rich people and the very, very poor people. The very, very rich can steal the…

THE nation’s favourite historian Dan Snow comes to St David’s Hall on Tuesday 26 March armed with some fascinating facts about the Welsh capital! An Evening with ‘The History Guy’ features incredible research from the beloved BBC broadcaster aided by digital screen presentations depicting Cardiff’s heritage. This show is unmissable for the whole family including academics and students young and old. Plus, you’ll get the opportunity to partake in the audience Q&A, so have a think what you want to…

250 Years of Change. Built in 1866, the Royal Hotel Cardiff has seen many changes to itself and its surroundings over the years, but still stands proud in the heart of Cardiff. Originally only 70 bedrooms, the first change involved adding an extension (both horizontally and vertically!) to the building which added 50 further guest bedrooms and staff quarters. A hundred years later the building as it was, was changed forever when new management decided to use the ground floor…

The world’s largest Original Newspaper archive, Historic-Newspapers.co.uk, has launched a new range of Vintage Recipe Cookbooks, showcasing recipes & cookery ideas throughout history. These newspaper books are perfect for any food lover, or for those who want a slice of history with a more niche focus. The contents include landmark food news, such as the implementation of rationing, recipes and popular food options from selected decades as well the appearance of famous celebrity faces who are still followed today. Each printed page…

Butetown History & Arts Centre is in deep need of our help as it risks closing down very soon unless we all contribute to its sustainment this summer. The centre has been invaluable not only for the many communities who live around Butetown itself, but it was there to help and support the Italian Cultural Centre Wales both when we opened nearly a year ago and again for many of our events. It is a magnificent space to organise cultural…