History Today

Linda Colley

Daniel Snowman meets the historian of Britons and Captives.

Generalship

David Chandler considers what qualities a top soldier needs to be a winner.

Maudslay: The Maya Man

Ian Graham celebrates the efforts of the archaeologist and photographer in opening up for study the Mayan civilisation of central America.

Deep Thought

Gavin Menzies explains how a life as a submarine commander gave rise to the revolutionary notion that Europeans were not the first to sail round the globe.

Puffing Billy

Andrew Barclay marks the 300th anniversary of the death of William III.