Britain

Clare Mulley takes issue with an article on Second World War resistance movements, first published in 1984.

God's general was buried on August 29th, 1912.

As the democratic franchise expanded in the 19th century, British historians were eager to offer an informed view of the past to the new electorate. We need similar initiatives today, argues John Tosh.

The illustrious champion of science was created on July 15th, 1662.

Keith Lowe argues that in history, there is no weapon quite so powerful as a good statistic.

Commentators repeat with regularity the claim that the Queen’s greatest achievement, besides simple longevity, is her modernisation of the monarchy. But, says Dan Jones, she still owes a great deal to her medieval predecessors.

Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female Prime Minister on May 4th, 1979. Some other firsts claimed by those occupying the country's highest office.

Russ Foster introduces one of Britain's least understood premiers.

For centuries King John has been regarded as the embodiment of an evil ruler. But, says Graham E. Seel, this image is largely the creation of monastic chroniclers with an axe to grind. A close examination of contemporary records reveals a more nuanced character.