Beyond the Boundaries: Hugh Trevor-Roper
Supreme stylist, polymath, linguist and scourge of specialisation, Hugh Trevor-Roper, whose centenary falls this month, continues to divide opinions. Blair Worden considers his life and legacy.
History Today
Venice: The Fog of War
The most desirable tourist destination of belle époque Europe, Venice became a major naval base during the First World War. Richard Bosworth looks at how La serenissima dealt with the years of peril during which it became a target of enemy bombers.
Death of W.B. Yeats
The great poet passed away aged 73 on January 28th, 1939.
John Wilkes Expelled from the House of Commons
The MP was ejected on January 19th, 1764.
The wedding of Princess Matilda
The granddaughter of William the Conqueror was married on January 7th, 1114.
When Youth Ruled the Earth
Many paleoanthropologists believe that for most of history it is young people who were in charge. By Michael S. Cummings and Simon Maghakyan.
Fractious Waters
The controversy over fracking finds echoes in 19th-century concerns over groundwater.
Ian Nairn: Neglected No More
Thirty years after his death, the great critic remains the heretical voice of architectural history.
Recorded History
Proposed changes to the way the census is compiled may hinder future historians’ understanding of the past.
Isaac Perrins, 1751-1801: Prize Fighter and Engineer
W.H. Chaloner describes the eventful and varied life of a sometime steam engine manufacturer, champion boxer, and, in later life, firefighter.