A pious and strong-willed king, Charles exhibited from childhood the characteristics that would lead to his downfall. By Dr Richard Cust.

The team believe this horseshoe dates to 1648 as a result of its age and its position embedded in the river bank The first underwater excavation at the site of an English Civil War siege has found ...

Getty Images 17th Century women "rose to the occasion and played a remarkable role in the Civil War", said Cromwell Museum curator Stuart Orme It aims to challenge the impression in the "popular ...