History Today
Angels in the Architecture
A discussion on the Getty Center, perhaps the world's most ambitious single complex for the study of art.
Mercury and Psyche - Muller after De Vries
Mungo Campbell traces the various incarnations of a classical legend form the court of Habsburg Prague to a Dutch engraver's workshop.
Democracy in South Asia
Robin Jeffrey examines how colonialism and religious divisions have interacted with indigenous tradition to produce a mixed balance sheet for democracy in and around the Indian sub-continent.
The Tangled Web of Art's War Victims
Frank Nowikowski investigates missing paintings mysteriously found after the Second World War.
The Church of San Frediano, Lucca
Diana Webb looks at the miracles and saints populating the basilica of the San Frediano in Lucca.
A Tale of Two Democracies
Ellen Meiksins Wood analyses democracy's historical progress and tots up the balance sheet for the present day.
Second World War: Gathering Mulberries
Sir Alan Harris recalls the role of the artificial harbours in securing victory in Europe over the Nazis.
View From A Bridge
Denise Silvester-Carr plays tribute to Tower Bridge as it celebrates its 100th birthday.
Lauderdale's Reviving Tales
Felix Barker investigates the revival of Lauderdale House.