The Beginnings of Buddhism
Ian Mabbett considers how Buddhism, while preaching the rejection of society, simultaneously became a popular religion.
History Today
Port Arthur Revisited
Richard Connaughton on the need to re-evaluate an over-looked conflict of the early 20th century.
Cannabis, the 'Homelie Herbe'
The medicinal history of cannabis.
The Soviet Airforce Versus The Luftwaffe
A.D. Harvey assesses the role of the Soviet Air Force in the defeat of Nazism.
Destroyers and Preservers - Big Game in the Victorian Empire
Continuing our History and the Environment series, Harriet Ritvo looks at the role of big-game hunting in spreading awareness of the need for conservation
Was Socrates A Democrat?
Melissa Lane looks at the reputation of the great philosopher. both at the time of is death and in subsequent debates about democracy.
Death of Emperor Otto III
The Holy Roman Emperor died on January 23rd, 1002.
Death of Louis Braille
Louis Braille died on January 6th, 1852, aged 43.
Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Alliance
The Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Alliance, the first between a European country and an Asiatic power against a Western rival, was signed on 30 January 1902.