Martin Luther and the German Reformation
A comprehensive account of the life of Martin Luther, the man who split western Christendom for good.
A comprehensive account of the life of Martin Luther, the man who split western Christendom for good.
Europeans have long sought a route through the Arctic Ocean, linking the Atlantic with the Pacific. Despite many failures, the lure of the Northwest Passage has enjoyed remarkable longevity.
Behind the traditional story of archaeology, with its pith-helmeted Victorian gentlemen, are the equally important yet neglected stories of its female pioneers.
In the post-Taliban era, Afghanistan is seeking unifying national heroes from its past. But, as David Loyn explains, agreement on who should be celebrated is hard to reach.
The Battle of Culloden, which vanquished Stuart claims to the British throne, is a much mythologised and misunderstood event. What really happened in April 1746?
The choice of the US dollar as the international reserve currency was controversial but practical.
Following the attack of 7 December 1941, many Japanese-Americans were guilty until proven innocent in the eyes of the US government.
An island nation with few resources, Japan was in a precarious enough position when it declared war on the United States in December 1941. That its powerful navy failed to learn the lessons of previous conflicts made matters even worse.
The contrast between Abraham Lincoln and Donald Trump could hardly be more striking, but such is the continually evolving politics of the Grand Old Party.
French history since the revolution has been marked by promises of progress that end in bitter failure. The election of Léon Blum’s Popular Front in 1936 was one such example.