History Today

As a new translation of the writings of the ‘father of history’ is published, Paul Cartledge looks at the methods of enquiry that make the Greek master such a crucial influence on historians today.

Hannah Greig reassesses a ground-breaking article, which proposed new ways of understanding Georgian radicalism.

Roger Hudson examines a photograph of July 1909, which captures the early 20th-century vogue for balloon racing.

Martin Evans explains the aims and origins of France’s national museum of immigration.

The mass breakout from Sobibór death camp in October 1943 has been largely forgotten. What happened?

Richard Barber examines recently unearthed sources to construct a convincing scenario of Edward III’s inspired victory over the French in 1346.

Medicine in early modern Britain is commonly perceived as crude and ineffective. But for all its shortcomings, says Alun Withey, there was no shortage of medical practitioners.

This month marks the 40th anniversary of one of television’s greatest history documentary series. Taylor Downing celebrates The World at War.

Since ownership passed from Spain to Britain in 1713, the Rock of Gibraltar has played an ambiguous – sometimes unwelcome role – in British history.