History Today

The Oracle at Delphi influenced Greek politics for a millennium. She continues to speak to us today.

Jane Austen’s Wardrobe by Hilary Davidson seeks to provide the context that more than two centuries of changes in fashion have obscured.

The British Council was founded to help the world better understand Britain and to fight fascism. As times changed, so did its remit.

Marie Jeanneret was born on 13 January 1836 in Switzerland. By the time she was brought to justice, she had attempted to murder at least 30 people.

By 380, a small cult originating near the periphery of the Roman Empire had grown to become its official religion: Christianity. Things would change – but in what ways?

On 6 December 343, Saint Nicholas died but his miracles continued. Eventually, the man was replaced by the myth of Santa Claus – if he even existed at all.

One Fine Day: Britain’s Empire on the Brink by Matthew Parker and Imperial Island: A History of Empire in Modern Britain by Charlotte Lydia Riley are filled with ambition.

In 1926 an American university went to sea and caused an international scandal. Could it still be considered a success?

In 1983 the March for Equality and Against Racism from Marseille to Paris marked the coming of age of a new French generation.

The latest in Rob Murray's series of Alternative History cartoons.