Birth of John Wesley
The founder of Methodism was born on 17 June 1703.
History Today
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.
Homage to the Horse
This spring Lexington, Kentucky, home of American horse-racing, is staging a unique exhibition of some of Britain’s most prized equine artefacts. Tracy Powell explains.
Rothschild On-line
Victor Gray, Director of the Rothschild Archive, introduces a new website that will prove a invaluable resource for all students of economic, and social history, and more besides.
Rowse, Elizabeth and England
Christopher Haigh considers the man behind the mesmerising image of Elizabethan England, and his relevance today.
Starkey's Elizabeth
David Starkey introduces our special issue, and the Greenwich exhibition.