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Throughout the 19th century, rival nations battled to conquer the poles. One explorer set out to establish an Arctic colony – or to get rich trying.

The Wars of the Roses saw some of the bloodiest months in English history, but winning on the battlefield did not necessarily mean winning the war.

The sacred sites of Aboriginal art.

Withdrawing labour is an age-old response to workplace grievances. But how old are strikes, and have they ever worked?

Christmas in Tudor England was a time for fasting, feasting and poking fun at the status quo.

What’s the most exciting field in history today? The history of political thought.

In 1820 the discovery of an ancient Greek statue with missing arms posed more questions than answers.

A selection of our favourite articles from the past year.