History Today

Ann Hills investigates National Trust properties in Ireland being singled out for new development plans.

A look into the largest ever archaeological exhibition at the British Museum.

Richard Normington looks into the popularity of Wargames.

David Stevenson takes a look back on the treaty that ended the First World War.

James Graham-Campbell looks at the persisting image of the Vikings as pagan raiders striking at isolated Christian settlements. But is this the whole truth? And how and why did the Vikings adopt Christianity?

Susan Bayly looks into an Indian Museum in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

A reflection on the beginnings of the motor car industry by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu.

The dilemmas of allegiance posed for Americans by the outbreak of war with the British crown led Benedict Arnold, 'the most brilliant soldier of the Continental Army’, into the Loyalist camp.

Philip Mansel looks at the commemorations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the death of a Habsburg monarch.

Mike Curtis uncovers the work of museums and archaeological groups in the West of England.