History Today

After the kidnapping of Moroccan revolutionary Mehdi Ben Barka in 1965, the fingers of blame pointed in several directions. The details of what happened are still not known.

George Molyneaux explores how the realm of the English, conquered in 1066, was formed. 

The success of the medieval Teutonic Knights owed much to the charismatic leadership of Hermann 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.