Charles II’s Great Escape
A lively account highlights the heroic exploits of his loyal companions and the ravages of war against Cromwell.
History Today
The Map: London, 1851
The landmarks of Victorian London, painted onto a fashionable leather glove.
New Light on Old Bones
A gory, fascinating and highly original study of changing attitudes to death and dead bodies.
From Dunkirk to Brexit
It is tempting to try to understand events such as Brexit through historical analogies, but how useful are these comparisons?
The Places that Shaped the Tudor World
A skilfully woven synthesis tells the story of the castles, palaces and great houses of Tudor England.
Key Moments in the Crusades: An Interactive Map
A guide to the key moments in the history of the Crusades.
Habsburg Iberia Points West
The 16th century was a time of crisis and change for Portugal’s empire.
On the Spot: Hannah Dawson
The historian on her love for Mary Wollstonecraft, Locke’s manuscripts and why you should wash your hands.
Beethoven and Napoleon
French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was a hero to Beethoven, inspiring a revolutionary symphony. But disillusionment was soon to follow.
Mary Shelley's Life of Learning
Behind the dominating presence of Frankenstein, the richness of Mary Shelley’s life is in danger of being lost.