History Today

‘People can surprise you. They often don’t fit into the categories we impose on them.’

The ancient Egyptian gods of creation and knowledge vanquish the ‘Lord of Chaos’.

‘Ideas don’t do things; people do.’

A medieval myth with deep roots that captured the imagination of western Europe’s age of chivalry.

A horrifying tale of reckless daring and ecological catastrophe.

‘What is the most common misconception about my field? That it is ‘great man’ history.’

A Bodhisattva is a compassionate Buddhist deity who walks among us.

‘People don't learn from others’ mistakes. We have a need to make our own.’

All the winners from this year's awards ceremony.

The myth of Narcissus is a cautionary Classical story of solipsism and self-obsession.