Under the Influence
Alcohol was part of daily life in the colonial Maghreb. In 1913 the French banned alcohol in Tunisia, revealing a deep distrust of local drinks and their Jewish and Muslim makers.
History Today
The Phoenix
A symbol of rebirth and redemption, the phoenix itself has been born and reborn – from ancient Egypt to New York.
On the Spot: Caroline Elkins
We ask 20 questions of leading historians on why their research matters, one book everyone should read and their views on historical drama …
What was the Legacy of the Watergate Scandal?
On the 50th anniversary of Watergate we ask four historians about its afterlife – beyond the impressively versatile -gate suffix.
Latest History Books
Magellan, schizophrenia, conspiracies and Europe’s indigenous Muslims: a roundup of some of the latest history books.
The Falklands under Fire
In 1982 Britain’s armed forces were focused on the possibility of confrontation with the Soviet Union. They were unprepared for war in the South Atlantic, against an opponent with weapons supplied by NATO allies.
Naming It
The role of patients and professionals in the definition and treatment of schizophrenia.
Broad Church
A new and ambitious foray into the world of Anglican ecclesiastical history.
Minority Report
Who are Europe’s indigenous Muslims?
The Birth and Death of the Office
Is the office the height of bureaucractic efficiency, or an unnecessary evil?