Britain’s First Youthquake
Teenagers were agents of change in 1960s Britain, but the birth of youth movements such as the Mods was heavily indebted to the multicultural society from which they grew.
History Today
‘Amritsar 1919’ and ‘The Patient Assassin’ review
Was the massacre of April 1919 a symptom of British oppression, or an exceptional event?
How to Respect the Past
William (‘Willie’) Lamont (1934-2018) changed our understanding of religion and the civil war.
Have Your Simnel Cake and Eat It
The evolution of simnel cake, an English Easter delicacy associated with mothers and Tudor pretenders.
Fulvia: The Roman Woman Who Would Be King
Without political power of her own in ancient Rome, Fulvia wielded that of her husbands.
‘A Certain Idea of France’ by Julian Jackson book review
De Gaulle’s secret was an ability to project a sense of French gloire, even when it didn’t really exist.
On the Spot: Alexandra Wilson
‘What’s the most important lesson history has taught me? That the same arguments come around again and again.’
‘India, Empire, and First World War Culture’ by Santanu Das review
India’s First World War experience as seen through personal archives.
The World is Turning
Restoring women to history presents challenges – and some opposition.
The Enduring Legend of Robin Hood
Every generation has its own Robin, adapted to fit the needs of the time.