History Today

The artist died on June 1st, 1815.

The great conqueror took the Chinese city on June 1st, 1215.

Chiefly remembered as Darwin’s captain on HMS Beagle, Robert FitzRoy’s life was eventful – and ultimately tragic.

Andrew Roberts is both entertained and stimulated by Felix Markham’s 1963 article on Napoleon, which made judicious use of what correspondence was then available. 

Nigel Saul marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta with a comprehensive overview of the landmark books that dominate the field.

While it rightly condemns ISIS’ brutal destruction of the Middle East’s rich architectural heritage, is the West neglecting its own, more subtle cultural vandalism?

Larry Gragg investigates the evidence behind ‘Bugsy’ Siegel’s claim that he planned to kill the high-ranking Nazi in 1939.

Derek Wilson explores the Prebendaries Plot against Henry VIII’s reforming archbishop.

No Scottish clan is as controversial as the Campbells. Yet, says Ian Bradley, the opening of its Argyll Mausoleum offers a chance to re-assess a contentious past.