History Today

October Quiz

Who was Matthew Webb? How many books were in Umberto Eco’s library?

Hercules and Omphale

The cross-dressing saga of the Queen of Lydia and the most formidable of Classical heroes.

How Important Was the Battle of Lepanto?

Fought on 7 October 1571, the great sea battle between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire was seen as a pivotal moment in history. Have its consequences been exaggerated?

September Quiz

Who was Catherine Parr’s first husband? Who was the last Aztec ruler?