The Death of Icarus
In the first of a series on the myths and fables that inform the world’s civilisations, a tragic tale of hubris.
History Today
Key Moments in the Crusades: An Interactive Map
A guide to the key moments in the history of the Crusades.
On the Spot: Olivette Otele
We ask leading historians 20 questions on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on the Tudors ...
The Best History Books 2017
From ancient Greece to the Second World War, from the papacy to the Antichrist, from Byzantium to China and the story of the Jewish people, historians select their favourite books of the past year.
On the Spot: Michael Burleigh
We ask 20 questions of leading historians on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on the Tudors …
Henry VIII Dies at Greenwich
One of England’s best-known kings died on 28 January 1547.
Birth of Antoine-Joseph ‘Adolphe’ Sax
The inventor of the saxotromba, saxhorn, saxtuba and saxophone was born on 6 November 1814.
On the Spot: Averil Cameron
We ask 20 questions of leading historians on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on the Tudors …
On the Spot: Andrew Roberts
We ask 20 questions of leading historians on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on the Tudors …
On the Spot: Jessie Childs
We ask 20 questions of leading historians on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on the Tudors …