History Today

The French mathematician was born on August 17th, 1601.

Richard Wilson and Alan Mackley examine the practical aspects of constructing a stately pile in the period 1660 to 1880.

Penny Young reviews the painstaking recreation of an ancient Syrian monastery.

David Hey looks at what our surnames can tell us about our origins.

Bamber Gascoigne tells how he overcame his aversion to history and took on the whole world as his subject

Margarette Lincoln and Nigel Rigby look forward to Maritime History Week in July.

Alastair Dunn reviews the afterlife of an English rebel.

Robert Bud looks at the background to the major conference and displays at the Science Museum.

Hitler's biographer talks to Daniel Snowman.

America's "motor city" was founded on 24 July 1701.