Sarah Magowan
@sarah-magowan
Sarah graduated from Northumbria University with a BA (Hons) in History and from Newcastle University with a MA (Hons) in History. She enjoys researching and writing on a broad range of historical topics, but her specific interests lie in social history, particularly the impact that both groups and individuals have had on the course of history.
Areas of Expertise
What Is Black History Month?
Black History Month is a month of celebration and commemoration which is now observed, both officially and unofficially, in many countries across the world.
An Unforgettable Journey: Who was Vera Brittain?
Vera Mary Brittain was a British writer, feminist and pacifist who is most known for her 1933 memoir, A Testament Youth, which recounts her experiences during the First World War.
When Is Black History Month?
Black History Month is a celebratory and commemorative month created to focus on and celebrate African American achievements throughout history.
The Paris Peace Conference: Who Were the Big Four?
The Big Four played a key role in establishing the terms of peace and in deciding what should happen to the defeated powers following the end of World War One.
How Did the Victorian Dead Body Trade Operate?
The Victorian era was shaped by its pursuit of science and innovation, but there was a darker side to this advancement with a booming dead body trade underpinning the progress made in medicine and anatomy.
How Did Railways Help Standardize Time in Britain?
The development of the railway in Britain was revolutionary, changing the way the country functioned in many ways, including how people travelled and how time was used.
Huey P. Newton: Get to Know the Founder of the Black Panther Party
Huey Percy Newton was a political activist who was the co-founder and leader of the revolutionary Black Panther Party, a group that worked to challenge racial injustice across America.
Who Were the Black Panther Party?
The Black Panther Party was a revolutionary organization that was initially set up to act as a defense against police brutality in African American neighborhoods.
Who Were the 43 Group?
The 43 Group was a small anti-fascist group with a predominantly Jewish membership which was formed in response to fascism and fascist activity in Britain following the end of World War Two.
Who Was Oswald Mosley?
Oswald Mosley was an infamous fascist, primarily known as the leader of the most significant fascist group in British history, the British Union of Fascists.