Is There Too Much Military History?
It is among the most commercial as well as maligned fields of history. Four distinguished scholars consider its value – and its future.
History Today
On the Spot: Shadi Bartsch
‘Classics is the playing field for some very important questions.’
The Dead Christ
Holbein the Younger’s image still startles 500 years after its creation.
On the Spot: Katja Hoyer
‘Human nature always remains the same.’
What has been the Impact of the Creation of Bangladesh?
Beginning in March 1971, the Bangladesh War of Independence led to East Pakistan becoming a new nation state. On the 50th anniversary of its outbreak, four experts assess the war’s legacy.
Prometheus
The immortal Titan abandoned to his eternal fate.
On the Spot: Priya Satia
‘Struggles matter in and of themselves.’
Venus and Mars
Love conquers all in Botticelli’s sensuous mythological masterpiece.
A Historic Turning Point in Arab-Israeli Relations?
The ‘normalisation’ of diplomatic relations between several Arab countries and Israel in late 2020 was described at the time as ‘historic’. Four experts consider whether it will lead to long-term change.
70 Years of History Today
History Today is 70! To celebrate we have published some of the best articles from our archive in a special ebook, free to read now.