History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Harvington Hall, a moated manor house in Worcestershire, England, stands as one of the most haunting testaments to the religious turmoil of the Elizabethan era, its walls concealing a network of secret chambers known as priest holes. During a time when Catholicism was outlawed and priests were hunted as traitors, these hidden compartments were ingeniously designed to shelter them from capture and execution. Built by the Jesuit craftsman Nicholas Owen—hims

Terrifying History on Instagram: "Queen Elizabeth I, one of England’s most iconic monarchs, lived a life marked by triumph, turmoil, and transformation. Her journey from the shadow of death to her glorious coronation is a tale of resilience and political intrigue. Elizabeth was born on September 7, 1533, to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Her early life was fraught with danger and uncertainty. Her mother’s execution in 1536, when Elizabeth was just two years old, left her declared illegitimate

BBC Archive on Instagram: "Although most loved for Play School, Derek Griffiths' career at the BBC also took in more grown-up programmes. #OnThisDay in 1974, he presented the first episode in a series called The Black Man in Britain 1550-1950, looking at racial impressions and depictions all the way back to the Elizabethan era and, in particular, Shakespeare. DISCLAIMER: 100% accuracy in Derek's Shakespearean quotes not guaranteed. #Shakespeare #derekgriffiths #diversity"