The early modern era saw the rise of global empires—Spanish, Ottoman, Mughal, and British. Fine Art Images transport us to this age of conquest and exploration. We see portraits of monarchs like Elizabeth I in full regalia, eyes stern, a globe beneath her hand symbolizing dominion. Elsewhere, a depiction of the Siege of Vienna captures the clash

History is not merely a collection of dates and facts—it is a living tapestry woven from the lives, struggles, triumphs, and tragedies of those who came before us. Through the lens of fine art and heritage photography, the silent echoes of empires, kingdoms, and revolutions find new voice. Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images have capture

In 2016, Roach published Æthelred the Unready, a revisionist biography that re-examines the life and reign of one of England’s most maligned monarchs. Traditionally viewed as indecisive and incompetent, Æthelred ruled during a period of intense Viking pressure, culminating in invasions by Sweyn Forkbeard and Cnut the Great. Roach’s biograp

Levi Roach is a distinguished British historian whose work has significantly reshaped our understanding of early medieval England and its place within the broader European context. With a focus on the period between the 9th and 12th centuries, Roach has delved into the world of Anglo-Saxon kingship, politics, diplomacy, and the evolution of governa