General History

Here you can look at some of our articles that explore areas of history that may not be directly linked to a particular place. Beyond the Point is all about ‘hidden history’ and some of the articles below investigate some rather unusual topics that you wont find in a traditional history books. Everything from the truth about dragons in the Middle Ages to what it was like to grow up as a boy in 1940s wartime Essex is covered here.

Upcoming articles will cover everything from wacky weapons of the Home Guard, to 18th Century ‘follies’ and even ‘real’ magic in the Middle Ages.