The Postwar History of a Nazi Film
How a 1940 antisemitic propaganda weapon was turned against Israel.
History Today
The Rock of the English Kingdom
Despite her valiant efforts on their behalf, Margaret of Anjou would lose both her husband and her son in the dynastic tragedy of the Wars of the Roses.
Distortions and Omissions
Chinese history is dominated by a nationalist interpretation that owes much to British ideas of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Poking Fun
An archive of handmade erotic objects made over two centuries of American history tells a story of hidden desire that has often been overlooked.
The Death of Seneca
The Roman Stoic philosopher transformed into a symbol of Christian suffering.
Body and Mind
Are we adequately prepared for the toll this pandemic will take on mental health?
Angels Ever Bright and Fair
The ‘Angels of Mons’, a short story written in the earliest days of the First World War, became an enduring symbol of British providence.
Castro’s Honeymoon
Holding court to the world in a hotel in Harlem.
Taking Note
Good references are invaluable, not just to give credit, but to build a map of the paths taken for research.
Could the Soviet Union Have Survived?
We ask four historians of the Cold War whether the demise of the USSR was as inevitable as it now seems.