Inoculation in the First World War undoubtedly saved many lives.  The squalor of combat and battle had served as a continual threat to soldiers lives for hundreds of years.  In the 19th-century, growing awareness and scientific knowledge of the dangers of germs and bacteria overtook previous theories debated between Contagionism and Anticontagionism.  Theories such... Continue Reading →

Did you know that while Britain made India the 'Jewel in the Crown' during the reign of Queen Victoria, British officials increasing forced Indian nationals to break their religion, traditional practices, and risk the lives of themselves, their families and their children - all for the 'greater good?'. Find out more by reading - Smallpox in... Continue Reading →

Hi there, Welcome to my website! I am a medical military and suicide historian and I specialise in British military history over the last three centuries. I am currently researching the history of British Military Suicide from 1850-2018 with the aim to work with various organisations on ways to prevent future suicides as well as... Continue Reading →