History Today

William Rubinstein continues his survey of topics of enduring popular debate by examining the controversy surrounding the true identity of England's famous bard.

Karen Thomas presents the struggles for Sahrawi identity, past and present, in North Africa.

Penelope Johnston explores a new museum of Canadian military history.

Keith Randell, founder of the inspiring textbook series Access to History, explains how he found his own way in.

August 31st, 1751

Isaac Merritt Singer did not invent the sewing maching, but he patented the first practical and efficient one, on August 12th, 1851.

The French mathematician was born on August 17th, 1601.

Richard Wilson and Alan Mackley examine the practical aspects of constructing a stately pile in the period 1660 to 1880.

Penny Young reviews the painstaking recreation of an ancient Syrian monastery.

David Hey looks at what our surnames can tell us about our origins.