Europe

Adrian Mourby looks at the long line of history operas inspired by the works of the German romantic poet Friedrich Schiller and finds Hollywood is still inspired by Schiller’s style.

Obituary of the late Art and Production Editor of History Today

Jan Herman Brinks examines the Dutch myth of resistance and finds collaboration with the Nazis went right to the top.

Brian Golding looks at life under the Norman Yoke during the consolidating reign of Henry I.

Beginning our new series on the history and development of policing, Clive Emsley sets the scene with a broad discussion of the origins and issues of early policing in Continental Europe.

Stewart MacDonald asks a key question of the wars which dominated the history of Europe in the First half of the Sixteenth Century.

Richard Cavendish explains the life and death of Henry IV's father, on February 3rd, 1399

Thomas Cranmer's prayer book was published on January 15th, 1549.

Big Ben was first heard over the radio at midnight on 31 December 1923, to announce the New Year. 

Laura Rodriguez finds that, in spite of the devastating outcome for Spain of the Cuban conflict of 1898, there were some positive consequences.