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Changing Veterans’ Futures through Digging up the Past: The Inspiring Story of Operation Nightingale

by Script PS
16th July 20235th October 2023

Uncover the story of Operation Nightingale, the first and largest wellbeing initiative for military servicemen and women using archaeology, and discover how excavating an archaeological trench can be the perfect way for armed forces veterans to begin digging their way out of the trenches of their previous experiences on their journey to recovery. By the… Read More »Changing Veterans’ Futures through Digging up the Past: The Inspiring Story of Operation Nightingale

From War Zones to Living Rooms: A Historical Journey of Obedience Training

by Script PS
30th June 202330th June 2023

How did obedience training for dogs develop after World War II? What role did military dogs play in shaping obedience training? When did formal obedience trials begin and who were initially allowed to compete? Join us as we explore the history of obedience training, from its military origins to its expansion into various dog sports,… Read More »From War Zones to Living Rooms: A Historical Journey of Obedience Training

Part I: The Famed but Flawed Commanders in the Italian Campaign

by Script PS
3rd May 202315th January 2025

In the first of this two-part blog series, Co-Author Andrew Sangster casts a surprising new light on the legendary leaders who spearheaded the Italian campaign… Were they really as legendary as they first seem?

The Tears of Old Soldiers: Operation Telic 20 Years On

by Script PS
20th March 202319th March 2025

20 years after the start of the Iraq War, Military Historian and former London Police Officer Julian Whippy is hoping to amend the Americentric post-war media portrayal of the Iraq War with his new book Burning Horizon.

Footboards, Film Props and Fragments: Exploring English Medieval Furniture

by Script PS
20th March 20238th February 2024

What do Charles Edward Stuart, members of the Mosley family, and Sid James have in common? At some point they all, most likely, occupied the Henry VII and Elizabeth of York Marriage Bed. The bed was rediscovered in 2010 and is widely considered to be one of the most important pieces of furniture in Medieval… Read More »Footboards, Film Props and Fragments: Exploring English Medieval Furniture

The Show Must Go On: 9 Pioneering Women From Hollywood’s Golden Age

by Poppy Iles
10th March 202325th October 2023

Only authentic gold is tarnish-free, and the Golden Age of Hollywood was anything but. Discover the glamour, innovation, misconduct, and legacy of this pivotal era of filmmaking through the lens of the pioneering women that made it with this reading list!

Women’s History Month: Author Spotlight

by Script PS
7th March 20237th March 2024

In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the remarkable women who have contributed to, written, and edited publications for Oxbow Books; women who have brought new archaeological ideas, insight and information to your bookshelves. Discover more about their fascinating lives, works and achievements. April Nowell Dr April Nowell is… Read More »Women’s History Month: Author Spotlight

New Distributed Publisher – MMP BOOKS

by Script PS
2nd March 20232nd March 2023

Casemate UK is delighted to welcome MMP Books! MMP was founded in 1996 by Roger Wallsgrove, to publish Mushroom Model Magazine. This quarterly modelling magazine was developed from Mushroom Monthly, a club newsletter which ran from 1985 to 1995, achieving a world-wide reputation for quality articles, fearless and honest reviews, and a great sense of… Read More »New Distributed Publisher – MMP BOOKS

The Echoes of WWII: War Stories and Radio Propaganda

by Script PS
1st March 20232nd March 2023

Author Denis Courtois imparts some of the ancestral anecdotes that stayed with him throughout his studies and how this lore inspired him to write his new book about Allied, Axis, and Vichy governments exploiting radio to win over the population in Occupied France.