History Today

Leonard Schapiro examines the reasons behind the failure of the other revolutionary forces in revolutionary Russia.

Charles Seltman visits the Holiest Place of the Greeks. Part I of a two part series. Second part can be read here.

In the sixteenth century a Spanish bishop of Yucatán was active in preserving and also in destroying the records of Maya civilization.

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