History Today

A detailed account of the pageantry, expense and spectacle of the First Duke of Wellington's public funeral.

The results of our informal poll to name the most important historian of the past 60 years are in.

As our 60th anniversary year nears its conclusion we asked distinguished historians to choose their favourite works of history produced in the last 60 years and to name the most important historian of the period.

George Macaulay Trevelyan, one of the last Whig historians, died on 21st July 1962.

A groundbreaking project that points the way to the future of the discipline was recognised at our annual celebration of excellence in history.

Switzerland’s recent vote to ban the building of minarets drew widespread criticism. A look at the historical background to that decision, the result of a typically Swiss mixture of conservatism and democracy.

All the news from our annual event

Tim Benson, founder of the Political Cartoon Society, introduces his ten favourite cartoons published in Britain.

The best history books, films and students of 2003 announced.

The problems surrounding the discovery of an ancient reptile fossil and its wider implications for cultural heritage.