History Today

The 14th President was inaugurated on March 4th, 1853.

Maurice Keen looks at the significance of female lines of descent in heraldic arms, and what this tells us about women of noble and gentle birth in medieval England.

The image of Cardinal Richelieu, carefully crafted during his lifetime, soon became that of a demonic schemer. How?

Roy Beck considers the historical and moral dimensions of the latest attempt to put Jackson, and the American Civil War itself, on the big screen.

Patrick O’Brien reviews history reviewers, finds them wanting and recommends reform.

Alan Marshall recounts the tale of the men who tried to assassinate Oliver Cromwell.

Stephen K. Roberts traces the development and examines the legacy of a unique educational institution.

Alister McGrath on heavenly visions throughout the ages.

Penny Young provides the background to the debate surrounding Romania's proposed Dracula theme park.

The man who gave his name to the notorious killing machine died on February 26th, 1903