History Today

The ‘most controversial character in the history of discovery’ was born on March 9th, 1454. But who was Amerigo Vespucci?

The best history books, films and students of 2003 announced.

The loss of the medieval Duchy of Normandy during the reign of King John has had a far-reaching impact on Britain.

Robert Garland asks what murder meant to the apparently bloodthirsty Greeks and Romans.

Nicholas Orme considers how the crowded cities of medieval England dealt with the death and burial of their citizens.

Emelyne Godfrey looks at the latest trends in postgraduate historical studies.

The Battle of Port Arthur began on February 8th, 1904.

Historian and magician Peter Lamont considers what can be learned by studying the history of a famous conjuring trick – or con trick?

Peter R. Neumann shows the relevance of ‘The Troubles’ to allied policy in Iraq.

Danny Wood visits Carranque Archaeological Park, near Madrid, recently opened to the public.