Renaissance Venetians developed a sophisticated technology for keeping the city’s vital waterways free from silt and in the process, as Joseph Black explains, created a unique landscape that inspired travellers and painters.
Derek Antrobus uncovers the origins of the Vegetarian Society.
Kit Wedd visits the Kensington home of artist Edward Linley Sambourne.
A profile of the issues raised by A level questions on this history topic.
Bruce Waller looks at recent debate about modern Germany's greatest statesman.
Richard Cavendish marks the anniversary of a very suspicious death, on March 10th, 1948
Robert Frost reveals a neglected influence on his reforms.
Barry Doyle compares today's multiplex cinemas with the picture palaces of pre-war Britain.
Jeremy Black tells how the delicate system of international relations and ancien regime diplomacy was shattered by the Emperor’s arrogance and refusal to play by the rules.
Michael Broers explores the measures and restrictions imposed by Napoleon on his many subjects and how, within the boundaries of the Empire, they responded to his rule.
