History Today

Peter Monteath recalls what happened when two explorers, whose nations were battling for supremacy, met on the other side of the world.

Josip Broz, known as Tito since the 1930s, was elected President of the Federal Assembly of Yugoslavia on January 13th, 1953.

Raymond Campbell Paterson re-examines the fortunes and friendships of a key figure of Charles II’s administration.

Penny Young on an eventful year for the town of Bethlehem.

Hugh Brogan looks at the BBC’s great debate on the greatest Britons.

Daniel Snowman meets the historian of Britons and Captives.

Peter Stevens on the voyage of the Catalpa.

David Chandler considers what qualities a top soldier needs to be a winner.

A.D. Harvey celebrates the 150th birthday of The Field.

Bernard Hamilton unravels the complex tale of the spread of the Christian faith and its competing hierarchies.