Flannelled Fools
A history of sport in England hits a six.
History Today
On the Spot: Vincent Brown
‘History unfolds in discernible but unpredictable patterns.’
When They Get to the Border
The Aliens Act of 1905 was the culmination of decades of anxiety about migrants – some of whom attempted to reach Britain by clandestine means.
Birth of an Imperial Historian
Anna Komnene, author of Alexiad, was born on 1 December 1083.
After Me, Conquest
Edward the Confessor, a model of medieval piety, was a surprisingly effective ruler.
A Holy Trinity
A walk through the City of London provides chance encounters with its deep history.
A Historic Turning Point?
Will historians see 2020 as the peak of a global crisis – or will the world continue on its perilous course?
Illyria Found
An intriguing glimpse into the complex politics of the late 19th century Balkans.
A Queen on Trial
The scandalous breakdown of the marriage between Caroline of Brunswick and George IV played out against a background of political agitation and economic distress.
On the Wrong Side of History
A celebrated novelist and tireless social reformer, Mary Ward has been all but forgotten because of her support for the anti-suffrage movement.