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Farthing & the History of Swagger
Artist Stephen Farthing has long had a fascination with swagger portraiture. This is seen in some of his earliest works as an art student inspired by the grand French court paintings of artist Hyacinthe Rigaud, to more recent works created in response to the 17th-century portraits by William Larkin at Kenwood, London. Find out more about swagger portraiture and take a closer look at some of the historical paintings that have inspired Stephen Farthing’s works, including those represented in Kenwood’s Suffolk Collection.
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For many who lived through the Second World War, clothes rationing was one of the more memorable daily adjustments to their lives on the home front. Historian and author Julie Summers examines the impact of clothes rationing during wartime.
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From Roman rusks to 21st-century 3D printed titbits, Food Historian Annie Gray unpicks the toothsome history of a favourite snack.
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Tales of swashbuckling pirates have been around for centuries, but beyond the thrills and spills of fiction, who were the real pirates? In this article, English Heritage's Senior Historian Paul Pattison reveals the unexpected faces of England's notorious pirates.
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From Hounds to House Pets: A History of Dogs in England
Historical geographer Philip Howell explains how the history of dogs in England is both very ancient and surprisingly modern.
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Find out what it takes to be a medieval knight, and discover the evolution of their armour
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Queen Elizabeth I has intrigued audiences since she was born in 1533. Today her legend lives on as writers and historians and filmmakers piece together her legacy. In this article historian, author and broadcaster Kate Williams looks at the different portrayals of Elizabeth I on screen to separate fact from fiction.
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Rituals involving disguise and costume are a feature of most cultures around the world, and are an integral aspect of the history of humanity. In this article Fashion Historian Amber Butchart explores the origins of fancy dress in England.
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In this article Medieval Law Historian William Eves explores law and order from the medieval period and highlights some of the more obscure rules — at least by modern standards.
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Henges are some of the earliest and most intriguing monuments you can spot in the English landscape and they’re definitely worth exploring. In this article author and anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota tells us exactly what to expect from a henge.