On the Spot: Clare Jackson
‘A rising generation of ‘new diplomatic historians’ are reimagining diplomatic history.’
History Today
The Best Articles of 2021
A selection of our favourite articles from the past year.
Did Pearl Harbor Cost the Axis Powers the War?
Four historians consider the consequences of the ‘Day of Infamy’ on 7 December 1941, and whether it was the ultimate reason for Germany, Italy and Japan’s defeat.
The Judgement of Paris
A divine beauty contest leads to the most famous war of the ancient world.
November Quiz
Who was the first woman to be granted a hereditary peerage? When was the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Books of the Year 2021
Revolutionary France, lights out in the Ottoman Empire, gross obscenity, Napoleon’s gardens and the humble index: ten historians reflect on a year of reading.
On the Spot: Margo Neale
‘Curating is a powerful form of history-telling.’
Christ and the Doctors
The 12-year-old Jesus reveals his divinity for the first time at the Temple of Jerusalem.
Why has the Gunpowder Plot Been Remembered for Centuries?
Four historians consider the extraordinary longevity of the Bonfire Night celebration and the memory of Guy Fawkes.
October Quiz
Who was Matthew Webb? How many books were in Umberto Eco’s library?