History Today

The Norse god who found a new immortality in the stage works of Richard Wagner.

How long was the presidency of William Henry Harrison? Which country lasted only one day?

The history of the Third Reich remains as popular as ever. Why?

Join us as we explore a fantastic range of historical subjects and eras with those who know it best.

‘Our work on the Calais ‘Jungle’ forced me to change my mind about freedom of movement.’

Which president appears on the $5,000 bill? When was the Reichstag Fire?

Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are widely used by historians. But does anyone benefit?

The water nymph, whose affair with a peasant shepherd inspired numerous works of art.

‘If I was let loose in the archives of the Archaeological Museum in Naples I might never emerge.’

An ‘almanac of destiny’ predicts the fortunes of the harvest.