London 1753 at the BM
Sheila O’Connell describes one of the key events in the British Museum’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
History Today
Marshal Zhukov,‘The Best of the Best’
In researching his ground-breaking new portrait of the man who commanded the Soviet defence to Hitler, Albert Axell spent time in Russia, interviewing people close to Zhukov including his two eldest daughters.
Nelson and Mission Command
Edgar Vincent analyses the spectacularly successful, and surprisingly modern, leadership strategy of Horatio Nelson.
The Theatre of War
Marius Kwint reveals long-standing connections between the military and thespian worlds.
Birth of John Wesley
The founder of Methodism was born on 17 June 1703.
The Battle of Civitate
Richard Cavendish describes the Battle of Civitate, fought by the Normans and a papal coalition on June 18th, 1053.
Charismatic Queens of Southern Asia
Anthony Reid traces some surprising precedents for the many recent women rulers in South and Southeast Asia.
Europe's Muslim Capital
Philip Mansel explores the City of the Sultans from 1453 onwards, and finds it characterised by a vibrant multi-culturalism until the Ottoman demise of 1922.
Frederick Douglass: A Black Abolitionist in Ireland
Bill Rolston describes the impact of an erstwhile slave, who toured the Emerald Isle speaking out against slavery in 1845.
King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia Assassinated
Richard Cavendish describes how King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia were assassinated during the night of June 10th/11th, 1903.