History Today

A mythical turning point in the history of Europe.

Four historians consider the desirability of profound political change and the methods used to attain it.

Mythical tales of giants are rooted in geological realities.

The late-medieval papal chapel was a powerful jewel in the papal tiara.

The relationship between France, Germany and Britain is at the heart of the European story. Three historical figures embody it.

The origins of globalisation can be found in the deep past.

France’s elite police unit is being compared to the SS – not for the first time.

The ancient origin of sushi, the Japanese dish of humble beginnings that conquered the world.

The promise of exotic thrills in distant lands built up expectations which inevitably collided with a mundane reality in the British Empire.

‘I’d be disappointed if I didn’t meet Emperor Claudius in the afterlife.’