November Quiz
Who was the first woman to be granted a hereditary peerage? When was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
History Today
Books of the Year 2021
Revolutionary France, lights out in the Ottoman Empire, gross obscenity, Napoleon’s gardens and the humble index: ten historians reflect on a year of reading.
On the Spot: Margo Neale
‘Curating is a powerful form of history-telling.’
Christ and the Doctors
The 12-year-old Jesus reveals his divinity for the first time at the Temple of Jerusalem.
Why has the Gunpowder Plot Been Remembered for Centuries?
Four historians consider the extraordinary longevity of a popular English festival.
October Quiz
Who was Matthew Webb? How many books were in Umberto Eco’s library?
On the Spot: Nandini Das
‘No historical record is an unmediated window into the past.’
Hercules and Omphale
The cross-dressing saga of the Queen of Lydia and the most formidable of Classical heroes.
How Important Was the Battle of Lepanto?
Fought on 7 October 1571, the great sea battle between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire was seen as a pivotal moment in history. Have its consequences been exaggerated?
September Quiz
Who was Catherine Parr’s first husband? Who was the last Aztec ruler?