History Today

David Cannadine recalls the career and personality of an inspirational historian.

On Feb 4, 2002, the Women's Library opens in an extraordinary new building in Aldgate East in London. The new library is a place for people to debate and explore what the future holds for women.

The author of Les Misérables was born on February 26th, 1802.

The American aviator was born on February 4th, 1902.

Charles Lysaght strips away some of the many mysteries surrounding Brendan Bracken, Churchill’s staunch but enigmatic supporter, and the founder of this magazine.

David Cesarani reflects on the past, present and future of education about genocide and bigotry.

Margaret Brennand of the Public Record Office on the launch of a major online resource for local and family historians.

Daniel Snowman meets the historian of witches and witchcraft in Early Modern Europe.

David Blaazer traces rival nationalisms within the British Isles from banknotes.