History Today

Francis Robinson explores new educational and cultural advances in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.

A look back over a century of The English Historical Review.

Bernard Porter looks into Britain’s line over terrorism during the nineteenth century.

Felix Barker tells the tale of the newly resorted mill wheel at Styal.

J A Sharpe looks into the work carried out by social historians.

Gerald Kennedy shows how a fear of revolution and the growing strength of organised labour created tensions in Britain after the end of the First World War. Men such as 'Woodbine Willie' attempted to defuse the situation by preaching the gospel of 'Christian Socialism' at mass meetings across the country.

What happened in those final days as the king's life moved ‘peacefully towards its close?’

A debate over the reconstruction or preservation of archaeological sites.

Paul Dukes explores some of Hungary’s turbulent history and culture dating back to the thirteenth century.

Ann Hills explores the recently opened Avoncroft Open Air Museum and its latest addition.