Predicting the Fall of Anne Boleyn
In his pursuit of Anne Boleyn, Thomas Cromwell was guided by a prophecy foretelling treason.
History Today
Hidden but not lost
Writing a history of transgender people poses unique problems.
Justifying Slavery
The changing shape of the slave trade in the medieval Mediterranean.
Newswomen in Revolt
New US equality laws in the 1960s meant a revolution in journalism, as the women of the press fought for their place.
Tsinghua University Founded
Reparations paid by the Chinese to the US following the Boxer Rebellion were used to open Tsinghua University in Beijing on 11 April, 1911.
Chapters in China’s Long History
A multi-authored and beautifully illustrated volume endeavours to find detailed answers to complex questions about modern Chinese history.
Making An Impact On Violence
Deeply researched, thoughtfully considered and vividly written, this serious history of the violence of the English challenges assumptions and ill-considered assertions.
Musing On The Sea Of Brittany
Although Britain is separated from France by a shared ‘sleeve’ of water, the Channel retains its power both as a border and a route to freedom.
The Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary, a continuously evolving monument to a global language, now has a history of its own.
French Wine: A History
Chaos and crisis in over two millennia of French winemaking.