History Today

John Lucas extols the pioneers who helped develop the parachute, two centuries ago.

Susan-Mary Grant looks at Florence Nightingale’s influence on medical care in the Crimea and the US Civil War.

Chris Wickham looks back upon the life of Rodney Hilton, medieval historian and co-founder of Past and Present.

Albert Axell recalls the era of the Japanese Kamikaze pilots.

Russell Chamberlin observes as Menorca celebrates the bicentennial of the Treaty of Amiens.

Dean Juniper shows the power of a ‘green’ Victorian pressure group in action.

Penny Young uncovers prehistoric rock art in Luxor.

The skirmish between the Douglases and the Percies took place on September 14th, 1402.

David Johnson reconsiders the nature of the peace treaty between Britain and France and the tarnished reputation of prime minister Addington.

Glenn Richardson explores the talents and fortune of the 16th-century French courtier who served five kings.