An Officer on the Western Front
Anthony Fletcher reads his grandfather’s correspondence from the Western Front to see how he maintained morale and developed his leadership.
History Today
The Eye-Opener of 1939: Or How The World Saw the Nazi-Soviet Pact
George Watson considers how news of a political and moral bombshell was received, particularly by intellectuals on both the Left and the Right.
The 1980s and the Age of Reagan
Glen Jeansonne sees the former president as a mirror of his age.
Troop Withdrawals from Korea
It was not until a year after the armistice that the remaining American divisions were withdrawn from Korea, on August 18th, 1954.
A Titian for the National Gallery
The Director of the National Gallery, Sir Edward Poynter, acquired Titian's 'Man with a Quilted Sleeve' for the museum on August 14th, 1904.
Birth of Louis XVI of France
Louis XVI was born on August 23rd, 1754, in the palace of Versailles.
Alexander's Final Resting Place
Andrew Chugg pinpoints the Emperor’s long-lost tomb.
The Fitzwilliam Museum Re-opens its Doors
Museum director Duncan Robinson reintroduces the famous Cambridge museum that has undergone some major developments in recent months.
The Winchester Marriage
Michael Leech visits the city that is celebrating the anniversary of the marriage of Mary Tudor and the future Philip II of Spain, 450 years ago this month.
Wace Without Prejudice
Valentine Fallan offers a new look at a once-derided source for the Norman Conquest.