What can History tell us about Epidemics?
Can we learn from history about how diseases spread, and how we respond to them?
Head to Head
Why is the Public so Obsessed with the Nazis?
The history of the Third Reich remains as popular as ever. Why?
Is Social Media Good for History?
Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are widely used by historians. But does anyone benefit?
Has Monarchy Had its Day?
Shedding past light on recent royal scandal, four historians consider the future of an ancient institution.
What is the Value of Economic History?
When we ask historians which genre of history they like least, the most common answer is ‘economic’. Is the field unjustly maligned?
Is it the Duty of Historians to Correct National Mythologies?
In an age when nationalism is on the rise, the role of the historian becomes ever more valuable – and controversial.
Are There Any Meaningful Historical Analogies for Brexit?
There has been no shortage of historical events put forward to explain Britain’s current political crisis, but do any of them seriously inform debate?
Is There Still Value in ‘Great Man’ History?
How important is the study of the powerful, epoch-defining individual?
What are the Enduring Legacies of the American Civil War?
What did the violence in the bloodiest conflict in US history yield in the postwar era?
Are Empires Always Bad?
Empires have been part of human history for millennia. Are they, of necessity, a bad thing?