The Judgement of Paris
A divine beauty contest leads to the most famous war of the ancient world.
History Today
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?
Remember, remember, the fifth of November... 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?
On the Spot: Nandini Das
‘No historical record is an unmediated window into the past.’
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?
The great sea battle between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire was seen as a pivotal moment in history. Have the consequences of Lepanto been exaggerated?