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.
History Today
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 …
On the Spot: David Olusoga
We ask leading historians 20 questions on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on the Tudors ...
Longman-History Today Awards 2017: The Winners
All the winners from this year's awards ceremony.
On the Spot: Caroline Dodds Pennock
We ask leading historians 20 questions on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on the Tudors ...