History Today

An insight into how Belgium has used lottery funds to bring medieval status back to life.

Gordon Miller looks at the 18th-century American philosopher, who influenced the transcendentalists and other 'green prophets'.

Fernando Gonzales de Leon discusses why young aristocrats were less than keen to fight for his Most Catholic Majesty.

What did ordinary people in Nazi-controlled Austria really think about their native-born Führer, Adolf Hitler? Tim Kirk opens a window on a unique record of public opinion – a Gestapo equivalent of 'Mass Observation' in 30s Britain.

John Harbron argues the Austro-Hungarian navy, manned by multi-national crews, not only worked, but worked well in the First World War.

Patrick Brindle debates over the teaching of history in schools in the twentieth century

Julia Findlater discusses the increasing appearances of actors and actresses at historical sites.

Mark Mazower investigates what happens to children in the aftermath of war and conflict.

Diana Webb looks into the pleasures and pitfalls of an early tourist experience.

White slavery and under-age prostitution - two of the crusades associated with the social reformer Josephine Butler. Her contribution to the self-image of 19th-century women was, however, more complex than the lurid headlines might suggest, argues Trevor Fisher.