When the Boycott Began to Bite
Christabel Gurney describes the origins of the British movement to oppose apartheid.
History Today
First Performance of Elgar's 'Enigma Variations'
Performed on 19 June 1899 at the St James's Hall in Piccadilly.
Jacqueline Guy
Obituary of the late Art and Production Editor of History Today
Islamic Crossroads
Akhbar Ahmed argues that the rise of Muslim fundamentalists means that Islamic leaders face a choice between moderation or militancy.
Menage a Roi: Edward II and Piers Gaveston
J.S. Hamilton weighs the evidence and concludes that Edward II and his notorious favourite were more than just good friends.
The War Games of Central Italy
Raymond E Role explores the evolution of the intramural games that began in the Middle Ages and still flourish in Italy today.
Bonaparte at Toulon: The Right Man in the Right Place
David Chandler tells how Napoleon’s first battle with the British saved the vital port of Toulon – and opened the door to a glittering military career.
Publication of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four
George Orwell's last novel was published on 8 June, 1949.
The Boer War and its Humanitarian Critics
David Nash argues that opposition to the Second Boer War began the tradition of peace politics that has flourished through the twentieth century.
When Farmers Grumble
Clare Griffiths reflects on the last time a Labour government faced angry farmers fighting for their livelihood.