History Today

On the 100th anniversary of its publication, James Joyce’s Ulysses is widely regarded as a groundbreaking work of fiction, but can literature have any impact outside the confines of culture? 

Which king was nicknamed Beauclerc? When was the Barbados Independence Act?

Four historians consider whether the traditional Whig history of Britain, as one of evolutionary political progress, has ever been challenged by events. 

The end of the affair of two legendary lovers sees a deadly destiny fulfilled.

‘No genre reveals as much about the human condition as military history.’

Another year is history. Were you paying attention?

‘A rising generation of ‘new diplomatic historians’ are reimagining diplomatic history.’

A selection of our favourite articles from the past year.

Four historians consider the consequences of the ‘Day of Infamy’ on 7 December 1941, and whether it was the ultimate reason for Germany, Italy and Japan’s defeat.

A divine beauty contest leads to the most famous war of the ancient world.