History Today

David Ellwood argues that the attempts of British politicians to copy an American ‘role model’ are likely to fail.

Victor Ambrus sketches a colourful picture of his route to the Time Team.

Panikos Panayi explores the conditions endured by the people of Osnabrück between 1929 and 1949.

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.