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Apologies for cross-posting: The National Archives is excited to announce our inaugural Summer Lecture Series, sponsored by the Friends of The National Archives and supported by the Royal Historical Society. Each Wednesday in August a leading historian will address the topic of 'Secrets and Lies', exploring ideas of truth and 'alternative facts' throughout history. Each lecture starts at 17:30, with light refreshments and a document display from 16:45-17:30. These events are free and open to all. To register, please follow the links below. 2 August: Sorcery, bastardy and the English Royal Family: 'Alternative facts' in 15th-century England Professor Chris Given-Wilson (University of St Andrews) will look at allegations of sorcery and bastardy aimed at members of high society. Despite often thin evidence, these accusations could be remarkably successful at disgracing political opponents or usurping the throne. Book now: 'Sorcery, bastardy and the English Royal Family'<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sorcery-bastardy-and-the-english-royal-family-alternative-facts-in-15th-century-england-tickets-34880939830?aff=newsstory> 9 August: Making a martyr: How the child murder libel was born in medieval Norwich Professor Miri Rubin (Queen Mary University of London) will discuss a manuscript copied c.1200 - the sole source for the fateful and still intriguing events that led to the invention of the child murder accusation against Jews. Book now: 'Making a martyr'<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-a-martyr-how-the-child-murder-libel-was-born-in-medieval-norwich-tickets-34881731197?aff=newsstory> 16 August: Ambassadors and arms dealers in 16th-century Italy Dr Catherine Fletcher (Swansea University) will explore the exponential rise in the production, sale and ownership of handguns in the first half of the 16th century, and the challenge they posed for international relations. Book now: 'Ambassadors and arms dealers'<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ambassadors-and-arms-dealers-in-16th-century-italy-tickets-34881910734?aff=newsstory> 23 August: Unheard, ignored and misrepresented: The Victorian pauper 'in their own write' Dr Paul Carter (The National Archives) will look at welfare in the Victorian period, and the disparity between archival evidence authored by legislators and the thousands of pauper letters which survive in 'the poor law archive'. Book now 'Unheard, ignored and misrepresented'<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unheard-ignored-and-misrepresented-the-victorian-pauper-in-their-own-write-tickets-34881969911?aff=newsstory> 30 August: Hitler lives! 'Alternative facts' and conspiracy theories Professor Sir Richard Evans (University of Cambridge) will discuss the rumours of Hitler's survival that have persisted since his suicide on 30 April 1945. This talk will look at why and where these claims originated, and the evidence that has been advanced to support them. Book now: 'Hitler lives!'<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hitler-lives-alternative-facts-and-conspiracy-theories-tickets-34882019058?aff=newsstory> If you have any questions, please contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> #TNASummer17 Best, Matt Dr Matt Greenhall | Head of Academic Engagement | The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU | +44 (0)20 8876 3444 ext 2221 | 07879890156 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/our-role/research-and-scholarship/ Sign up for our research newsletter<https://r1.surveysandforms.com/ef3pub0a-0d1z1pab> Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Archives Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient and have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the email. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the official business of The National Archives are neither given nor endorsed by it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------