History Today

The success of the great military order owed much to the charismatic leadership of Herman von Salza, one of the most dynamic individuals of the 13th century.

Marie-Louise, Napoleon’s second, lesser-known wife, achieved great political success while exiled in Parma. She should not be forgotten, argues Deborah Jay.

The founder of the Quakers died on January 13th 1691.

French innovations in style and design revolutionsed our concept of the car.

The 'father of the symphony' came to London on January 1st, 1791.

The church was consecrated on December 28th, 1065.

The white supremacist group was founded on December 24th, 1865.

Men’s awkwardness when talking about their bodies, especially sexual health, has changed little since the 17th century.

A photograph of a released political prisoner prompts Roger Hudson to survey Ghana’s postcolonial history. 

‘Shell shock’ is associated in particular with the First World War. Stuart M. Archer recounts the often brutal treatment meted out to sufferers of the condition and looks at how use of the term fell into disrepute.