History Today

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.

David Ellwood looks at the past precedents for 'movie' wars between America and Europe

Paul Cartledge considers how models of the past have been used in the Westminster version of 'people power'.

Richard Cavendish visits True's Yard folk museum and heritage centre in Norfolk.