Long History

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1868-1874; 1880-1885; 1886 & 1882-1894: William Gladstone

William Gladstone, the archetypal Victorian prime minister, was, nevertheless, disliked by Queen Victoria. He had a very long political career, during which he became one of the great reformers. Who was the man who dominated politics during the whole of the second half of the 19th century?

Jacques Cartier. Journey 2 Part 4. To Montreal and Hochelaga

(8 of 15) Cartier's 1535 exploration of Canada have headed further up the St Lawrence River. What are the earliest written descriptions of the area of today’s Montreal?

Jacques Cartier. Journey 2 Part 3. Stadacona and Quebec City

(7 of 15) On his 1535 journey up the St Lawrence River, Cartier has reached the Quebec City area. What did the people of the area, then called Stadacona, do to stop Cartier going further up the river? Why did Cartier insist on proceeding?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1756-1757: William Cavendish

The Dukes of Devonshire and their family are famed for many things, including Chatsworth, their historic and beautiful seat in Derbyshire. One member of this well-connected family was briefly prime minister. Find out about his time in office here.

Jacques Cartier. Journey 2 Part 2. The Lord of Canada

(6 of 15) What were earliest French sightings of the area of today’s Quebec city, and its people?

Jacques Cartier. Journey 2 Part 1. The Journey to Quebec City and Montreal: Stadacona and Hochelaga

(5 of 15) How were early explorations of the St Lawrence River described?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1955-1957: Anthony Eden

How did Churchill's heir, Eden, become prime minister? How did the end of the British empire cut Eden's time short as prime minister? Find out about the Suez crisis and its consequences, both for the UK and for the 41st prime minister.

Jacques Cartier. Journey 1 Part 4. Quebec to St Malo: The People, the Food and the Return Home

(4 of 15) During his 1534 journeys to explore the Atlantic coast of Canada, why did famous French explorer Jacquer Cartier cut his first journey short and return home?

Jacques Cartier. Journey 1 Part 3. The People of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and the Gulf of St Lawrence

(3 of 15) What were first meetings like between the French and the people of Canada?

Random UK Prime Minister of the Week. 1770-1782: Frederick North

The 11th prime minister was in office when the United States declared their independence. How and why did Frederick North - Lord North - lose America?