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The Cubans in Angola, the first tourist in the Mediterranean, and the spy in the English king's court are just a few of the highlights of this month's History Today.

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A Note from the EditorCold War: Cuba's African Adventure Katherine Parr: An Ideal Stepmother

Paul Lay introduces Volume 60, Issue 3 of History Today, March 2010.

Clive Foss describes Fidel Castro and Che Guevara’s attempts to export revolution.

Linda Porter looks at the life of Henry VIII’s last queen and her influence on the future Mary I, Edward VI and Elizabeth I.

Cyriacus: The First TouristHollywood: Breaking the Sound BarrierJane Whorwood: the King's Smuggler

Marina Belozerskaya traces the journeys of the 15th-century Renaissance man and his mission to record the Classical past.

Mark Juddery on the classic film Singin’ in the Rain and its take on Hollywood’s history.

John Fox tells the intriguing story of Charles I’s right-hand woman.

First World War: When Enemies UnitedSouth Africa: Remembering SharpevilleFrom the Archive: Wren Reconstructed

Richard S. Grayson on the moment when Irish Protestants and Catholics fought side by side.

Gary Baines explores the impact of the massacre of black South Africans that took place 50 years ago.

Leo Hollis on Harold F.Hutchison’s consideration of the life and career of Sir Christopher Wren.

Northern Ireland: Sectarian FootballsHistory Teaching: Where's the Knowledge?Signposts: Why Did Communism End When it Did?

James Morrison on the problems posed by a new exhibition on the Northern Irish Troubles. writes.

Seán Lang makes the case for history’s ‘X Factor’ in the classroom.

Archie Brown discusses the contributions of historians to understanding the last great revolution to touch the world.

Months Past: March 2010Film, Book and Website ReviewsDrawing on History: Martin Luther and Cartoons

Richard Cavendish remembers some less obvious anniversaries this month.

The latest historically-themed arts and culture reviewed.

Mark Bryant looks at the cartoonists who became both Martin Luther's friends and his enemies.

Your Letters: March 2010Subscription OptionsBack to Front Page

A selection of correspondence from readers and subscribers

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