History Today

Sir Kenneth Clark discovers echoes of both ancient and modern in a true Renaissance man.

Christopher Sykes delivers a historical backdrop to mid-20th century tension on the Persian Gulf.

Jean Lindsay queries the medieval path of scientific enquiry.

Quentin Bell unveils deeper meanings from the ever-evolving history of fashion and fancy dress.

Sheldon van Auken on the great English historian of the Reformation.

Michael Rix takes an historical and architectural look at England's second city.

Christopher Dawson attempts to rebut the arguments previously made by Alan Bullock

G.H.L. LeMay documents the dramatic fall and resurrection of Lord John Russell's government.

W.R. Jeudwine accounts for the patrons, masters and masterpieces of the Northern Renaissance

Wilfrid Blunt explains the history of British flora's natives and invasives