History Today

A discussion on the Getty Center, perhaps the world's most ambitious single complex for the study of art.

Mungo Campbell traces the various incarnations of a classical legend form the court of Habsburg Prague to a Dutch engraver's workshop.

Robin Jeffrey examines how colonialism and religious divisions have interacted with indigenous tradition to produce a mixed balance sheet for democracy in and around the Indian sub-continent.

Frank Nowikowski investigates missing paintings mysteriously found after the Second World War.

Diana Webb looks at the miracles and saints populating the basilica of the San Frediano in Lucca.

Ellen Meiksins Wood analyses democracy's historical progress and tots up the balance sheet for the present day.

Sir Alan Harris recalls the role of the artificial harbours in securing victory in Europe over the Nazis.

Denise Silvester-Carr plays tribute to Tower Bridge as it celebrates its 100th birthday.

Felix Barker investigates the revival of Lauderdale House.

Bruce Martin on whether nostalgia or modernism will win out in plans to reshape the centre of Berlin.