Mark Stoyle News Today

In the latest in our series charting the contested reputations of key historical figures, Ronald Hutton and Mark Stoyle debate the life and legacy of statesman, politician and military leader Oliver Cromwell

For the best part of a decade in the 1640s, Crown and Parliament waged war against each other in bloody battles that saw a shocking proportion of the population die. Emma Slattery Williams explores the most significant engagements of the Civil War, from early royalist wins to decisive victories for the parliamentarians...

Learn about the reasons behind the varied labels for the wars that led to much bloodshed across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland during the 1630s–50s

Mark Stoyle asks whether this Prayer Book Rebellion could have toppled the Tudor state

Mark Stoyle investigates popular resistance to the Puritan assault on Christmas during the 1640s and 1650s

Christmas-time has a long tradition of rebellion and revolt. KEITH FLETT takes a look