History Today

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.

Frank Nowikowski investigates missing paintings mysteriously found after the Second World War.

Diana Webb looks at the miracles and saints populating the basilica of the San Frediano in Lucca.

Ellen Meiksins Wood analyses democracy's historical progress and tots up the balance sheet for the present day.

Sir Alan Harris recalls the role of the artificial harbours in securing victory in Europe over the Nazis.

Denise Silvester-Carr plays tribute to Tower Bridge as it celebrates its 100th birthday.

Felix Barker investigates the revival of Lauderdale House.

Bruce Martin on whether nostalgia or modernism will win out in plans to reshape the centre of Berlin.

Robert Martin places the great American radical writer in the philosophical and sexual context of his time.

Michael Leech looks into the work going on at archaeological site Hamptonne property in Jersey.