Radical History Blog

The story of Wolfe Tone and the origins of Irish Republicanism... Theobald Wolfe Tone, the founder of Irish republicanism, died today in 1798 while awaiting execution by the British state.

The story of how Sun Yat-sen became the first President of the Republic of China "For forty years, I have devoted myself to the cause of the people’s revolution with but one aim in view – the elevation of China to a position of freedom and equality among the nations." Before the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949, there was the Chinese Republican Revolution of 1911, and Sun Yat-sen was one of its main characters.

RTT cofounder Bea explores her love of historical fiction I’ve always loved a good historical novel. For me, they’re the perfect combination of fact and fiction: the events of history woven into a compelling narrative.

The story of how the British government sent troops into the coalfields of South Wales... Throughout the 20th century, coal miners were the steely vanguard of the British working class.

The story of the British radical you probably haven't heard of... There’s a passionate internationalist tradition among British radicals. Through thick and thin, many figures on the left have shown solidarity with radical struggles around the world.

Some say statues aren’t political: they’re there to preserve history, not make it. How about we test that theory against the most famous statue in the world? The late 1860s and early 1870s were a brief high point for black liberation in the US.

Oliver Tambo was essential to the global success of the fight against Apartheid...

It's one of the most famous photos in history - but what's the story behind the Black Power protest at the 1968 Olympics? The Modern Olympics have never been just about sport.

Born on this day in 1941, Jesse Jackson was one of the most important political campaigners of the 20th century. By 1970, political radicalism in the US was facing a leadership crisis. The 1960s had taken a bloody toll: , Bobby Kennedy, .

In 1831, Nat Turner led 70 rebels in an insurrection against slavery that cost him his life On this day in 1800, Nat Turner was born into slavery in Southampton County, Virginia.