History Today

Christopher Lee describes the voyage of discovery that led to him becoming a historian.

Matthew Hilton examines the past progress and future dilemmas of the Consumers’ Association.

Richard Hodges shows how new evidence is leading to a fresh understanding of the role of the Vikings in European history.

The future king was born on 15 September 1904.

Louis IV died in his early thirties on September 10th, 954, as a result of a fall from his horse.

Clive Foss investigates how Stalin changed the calendar to keep the Soviet people continually at work.

The saint was moved to a resting place in the rebuilt cathedral, behind the high altar, on 4 September 1104.

Ben Kiernan points out the progress, and difficulties, in recovering history and justice after genocide.

Stephen Tyas uncovers a skeleton in the closeted world of espionage.