On the Spot: Rosa Andújar
‘Those in power tend to dictate the way history gets written.’
History Today
Does the Concept of the Third World have any Historical Value?
Long out of fashion, the term ‘Third World’ emerged amid the political polarisation of the Cold War. Now there is war in Europe again, and renewed talk of Non-Alignment. Does the ‘Global South’ exist?
On the Spot: Richard J. Blackett
‘I’d like to go back to midnight on 1 January 1863, when the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.’
What was the Impact of Julius Caesar’s Murder?
Julius Caesar was killed on 15 March 44 BC. We’ve heard about the ‘Ides of March’ – but what happened next?
On the Spot: Rodric Braithwaite
‘Great leaders are much less in control of events than people imagine.’
What is a ‘Just War’?
On the 20th anniversary of the worldwide protest against the Iraq War in February 2003, we ask: is there such a thing as ‘just war’ or is there just war?
On the Spot: Soe Tjen Marching
‘The more I read, the more I change my mind.’
What Have Strikes Achieved?
Withdrawing labour is an age-old response to workplace grievances. But how old are strikes, and have they ever worked?
On the Spot: Paul Cartledge
What’s the most exciting field in history today? The history of political thought.
The Best Articles of 2022
A selection of our favourite articles from the past year.