Why William the Conqueror Made Doomsday Book – Old Sarum 1086
On 1 August 1086 at Old Sarum, William the Conqueror received the Doomsday Book and a realm-wide oath. This film uncovers why the survey really existed: power. From Gloucester Cathedral…
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
The Adventures of Prince Achmed (German: Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed) is a 1926 German animated fairytale film, written and directed by Lotte Reiniger. Since two earlier Quirino Cristiani films…
Imaginary Worlds: The U.S. of Play
Part 1: Wagons, Bears and Dolls In honor of the 250th anniversary of the USA, we are doing a series of mini stories across two episodes that explore American toys…
Uncovering the Secrets of Elizabeth I’s Dream House | with Suzannah Lipscomb
This special new film reveals an extraordinary Tudor life-story and an amazing creation. We meet the extraordinary Bess of Hardwick and go inside the incredible home she built, a spectacular…
‘His Name Was Bélizaire’: Rare Portrait of Enslaved Child Arrives at the Met
The Met recently acquired “Bélizaire and the Frey Children,” a 19th-century Louisiana portrait with a secret: For over a 100 years, the image of an enslaved child was erased. This…
100 Years of Fashionable Womenswear: 1830s – 1930s | V&A
Discover changing silhouettes and key fashion developments across 100 years of British and French womenswear: from a Victorian wedding dress inspired by Indian textile motifs, to an Edwardian lace day…
The midlife crisis castle
You've heard of Zillow Gone Wild, but how about Castles Gone Wild. Probably not cause I just made it up. Today we're fantasizing about living in the castles of eccentric…
Adam’s Breed
Adam's Breed by Radclyffe Hall Olga Boselli, a young Italian woman who immigrated to London with her parents at the turn of the century, dies during childbirth. Her son, Gian-Luca,…
How This Window Transformed Chicago
The Chicago Window is a particular design that met the delicate balance of providing light and air into the depths of large towers. For a brief period of time, the…
Inside John’s Mini English Castle 🏰 89sqm/956sqft
Owner John reveals how this 250-year-old Buckinghamshire ruin was transformed into a breathtaking modern sanctuary. Discover the genius of small-space living, from the bespoke 58-step spiral staircase to the octagonal…