History Today

Despite the spiritual rewards of the medieval anchorhold, the desire to break free could be overwhelming. 

The historian of Roman literature on Augustus’ funeral and the world’s best museum.

David K. Niles worked in the shadows of US presidents. He also helped save their administrations.

Marrying the sister of a deceased wife was illegal in Victorian England.

The function, history and symbolism of the menorah from deep antiquity to its use as the emblem of the state of Israel.

‘Socialism with a human face’ came head to head with the realities of Soviet communism during the Prague Spring of 1968.

The notorious highwayman was hanged on 7 April 1739.

Though originally set to music, we almost always encounter the Ancient Greek epics as mute texts. But now their songs can be heard again.

A visually arresting look at the minutiae of centuries of everyday Jewish life.

Time in the early modern world lacked precision, but it did have humanity.