Henri of Navarre: The Conclusion of the French Wars of Religion
Henri of Navarre is one of the most complex and fascinating personalities among the ruler of France.
History Today
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
The Parisian pornographer who modernised literature.
A Postwar Progress
A former editor of History Today looks back on a life mixing the personal and the political.
Indonesia: A Nation’s Silent Slaughter
The Indonesian genocide of 1965 has been smothered in silence for half a century.
Against the Grain
Sweet it may be, but sugar's story is a bitter one, embracing slavery, decay and obesity.
Survey the Wondrous Cross
The Crucifixion is at the heart of Christianity and has inspired countless images and experiences.
‘Blood and Faith’ by Matthew Carr review
The mass expulsion of Spain’s Islamic population is laid bare by Blood and Faith: The Purging of Muslim Spain, 1492-1614 by Matthew Carr.
Roman Loans
Dealing with debt in the Roman Empire.
The Savagery and Civility of the Thanksgiving Feast
A celebrated image of the first Thanksgiving presents an idealised view of a troubled relationship.
The Best History Books 2017
From ancient Greece to the Second World War, from the papacy to the Antichrist, from Byzantium to China and the story of the Jewish people, historians select their favourite books of the past year.