From The Current Issue
The Philippines: a MillefueilleKathryn Hadley visits an exhibition in Paris that sheds light on the multifarious pre-colonial histories and identities of the Southeast Asian archipelago. |
A Personal EverestHarriet Tuckey’s relationship with her father was a difficult one. Only at the end of his life did she realise the importance of the contribution he had made to the most celebrated of all mountaineering expeditions. |
The Dambusters: Barnes Wallis and Bomber CommandThe Dambusters Raid is one of the best known operations of the Second World War. But, as James Holland explains, the development of the ‘bouncing bomb’ took place against a background of bitter rivalry between the armed services. |
From The Blogs
Podcast: John Maynard KeynesIn this episode, Benn Steil considers the role of Keynes at Bretton Woods, and whether his ego impaired his judgement in the negotiations with America. |
The Black Face of Renaissance EuropeMiranda Kaufmann crosses the Atlantic to see Africans from 16th century Europe. |
June Issue Out Now for iPad, Kindle Fire & AndroidOur June issue is out now for the iPad, Kindle Fire and Android tablets, alongside Blackberry devices and Windows Surface. |
Book Reviews
|
The story of the most famous of the Victorian 'suburban ghosts'. |
|
A clear-headed account of demonic possession from the ancient world to the present. |
|
The story behind the making of the many classic films produced at Ealing Studios. |
More From History Today
Nigel Richardson discusses how European explorers in the 19th century began to solve the mysteries of the Maya civilisation. Listen using the player below, subscribe on iTunes or via RSS feed.
The Historical Dictionary is a glossary of facts, figures, biographies and definitions of historical terms. It offers concise, expertly written summaries of key concepts from history.
Most Popular This Week
Competitions & Pastimes
Enter our crossword and win the audiobook Shakespeare’s Local: Six Centuries of History, One Pub
- Home
- Location
- Period
- Themes
- Magazine
- Subscribe
- Archive
- Ebooks
- Reviews
- Blog
- Contact
In the June issue of History Today
Edwardian social media, sex and sin in the Dutch East Indies and why the British don't eat horse meat, all in our June issue.
The History Today Podcast
Benn Steil considers the role of Keynes at Bretton Woods, and whether his ego impaired his judgement in the negotiations with America.
The Black Face of Renaissance Europe
Miranda Kaufmann crosses the Atlantic to see Africans from 16th century Europe.
June 2013


In this month's issue: The Edwardian Social Network - Sex in the Dutch East Indies - Conquering Everest - England's Sacred Beast - Keynes, The Dunkirk Diplomat
Find A UK Stockist
Magazine Back Issues
Recommendations
In The Next Issue
- The Cult of Columba
- Wine, Whigs and War
- Syria: Is the West to Blame?
The June issue is out June 20th. Subscribe and be among the first to receive it.













