History Today

Malcolm Oxley on how the Christmas story was co-opted into politics and social aspirations in Renaissance Florence.

Richard Weight charts how the threat from Hitler galvanised opinion-formers into embracing a past and culture they had previously scorned.

Patrick O'Brien assess the devastating impact of the 'war to end all wars' on an international economic order that had seemed, pre-1914, relatively sturdy.

Elizabeth Marvick highlights the similarities of allegation and opposition to two embattled American presidents - Thomas Jefferson and Bill Clinton.

Philip Davies examines how People Power has come to the fore via citizen initiatives in recent American history.

Christina Walkley looks at how the triumphs and tragedies of pioneer women on the trail West can be traced in their patchwork quilts.

Ian Fitzgerald on Wall Street's Native American history

Bryan Palmer looks at how language, geography, regionalism, class and gender are interacting to make for interesting times in Canada's historiography.

Steve Humphries uncovers via oral testimony the hidden history of Britain's pre-war homeless