I think increasingly we want to read the history that wasn't written by the victors. Kate Williams historyincreasinglyread Change image and share on social
One of Britain's big problems throughout history has been that we lust after consumer goods from elsewhere, but our friends overseas have been less enthusiastic about buying things we produce. Kate Williams bigbritainbuy Change image and share on social
British passion for Chinese tea was unstoppable, but the Chinese had no desire for our offerings, however much we tried to sell them woolen clothes or cutlery. Kate Williams britishchineseclothe Change image and share on social
I am part of a team organising an Emma Hamilton exhibition for the National Maritime Museum for 2016, and the amount of planning is a revelation - borrowing from museums and collections all over the world. Kate Williams amountborrowcollection share on social
Eighteenth-century matrons would have never have dreamed of appointing a redhaired wet nurse for their precious offspring - redheads passed on their horrible characters through their milk. Kate Williams appointcenturycharacter Change image and share on social
Indeed, throughout much of history and in many cultures, redheads have been viewed with suspicion and fear - and even killed - because of their hair. Kate Williams culturefearhair Change image and share on social
I wonder if there'll ever be a time where you're not judged by your appearance. It seems that wherever you've got to, your appearance is always discussed. It's never said about men. We talk about a man's charisma, not his looks. Kate Williams appearancecharismadiscuss share on social
Are we really so far from the Victorians? Much of what our society holds important was shaped in the 19th century. Kate Williams 19thcenturyhold Change image and share on social
Precise historical reasons are difficult to pinpoint, but red hair, it seems, bestows a sense of otherness. Red is the colour of blood and danger. Kate Williams bestowbloodcolour Change image and share on social
When Elizabeth II was crowned - the sixth female monarch since the Norman conquest - the world lit up in her favour. Kate Williams conquestcrownelizabeth Change image and share on social
