Christ and the Doctors
The 12-year-old Jesus reveals his divinity for the first time at the Temple of Jerusalem.
History Today
Why has the Gunpowder Plot Been Remembered for Centuries?
Four historians consider the extraordinary longevity of a popular English festival.
October Quiz
Who was Matthew Webb? How many books were in Umberto Eco’s library?
On the Spot: Nandini Das
‘No historical record is an unmediated window into the past.’
Hercules and Omphale
The cross-dressing saga of the Queen of Lydia and the most formidable of Classical heroes.
How Important Was the Battle of Lepanto?
Fought on 7 October 1571, the great sea battle between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire was seen as a pivotal moment in history. Have its consequences been exaggerated?
September Quiz
Who was Catherine Parr’s first husband? Who was the last Aztec ruler?
On the Spot: Barry Cunliffe
‘From an early age I couldn’t conceive of life without being an archaeologist.’
How Did 9/11 Change the Way the World Sees the United States?
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, four experts consider the event’s global legacy.
Susanna and the Elders
An innocent woman resists two sexual predators, only to face a trial that reveals their guilt.