History Today

Guiseppe Verdi, described by the Italian parliament as 'one of the highest expressions of the national genius' died on January 27th, 1901, aged 87.

Unearthing the Cumbrian city's Roman past.

Paul Dukes takes a fresh look at the Cold War in the light of some recurring themes of Russian and American history since the 18th century.

Started in 1947, to grow peanuts in Tanganyika as a contribution to both the African and British economies, the Groundnuts Scheme was abandoned four years later on January 9th, 1951.

The Prussian Kingdom was founded on January 18th, 1701, when the Elector Frederick III had himself crowned Frederick I at Konigsberg.

Anthony Bryer takes a Byzantine view of time and identity.

Tony Aldous looks at a new history of British theatres

Simon Thurley, Director of the Museum of London, describes the discovery at the bottom of his garden that changed his life.

A reflection of the life and work of the leading historian of British railways, who died in September 2000