Gripping history of a Haitian Revolutionary Leader takes the top award and wins £40,000 prize
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Varied shortlist for Wolfson History Prize revealed
Prestigious award picks its nominees that includes histories of working women and the Haitian Revolution, from ancient cities to modern lives.
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Saladin: The myth and the man – Interview with Dr Suleiman Mourad
The professor of Religion at Smith College, offers an alternative view on the legend of Saladin
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How Did Tanks Change War Forever?
Richard Cutland explains how these technical marvels changed history and why World Of Tanks is an incredible way to experience them for yourself
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Who is the worst US President?
Author and historian Robert Strauss discusses the changing status of US Presidents and his book Worst. President. Ever.
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Coup 53: new documentary exposes Britain’s role in killing Iranian democracy
A decade-long investigation into the 1953 coup in Iran unearths Britain’s secret involvement, with groundbreaking implications that are still felt over 60 years later
History of War
VJ Day: Royal British Legion Industries marks 75th anniversary
Neil Storey and Chindit veteran John Riggs reflect on the end of WWII and the forgotten soldiers who kept fighting after the War in Europe ended
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Remembering John Lewis: 21 February 1940 – 17 July 2020
A reposting of our interview with Prof. Kevin K. Gaines in early 2019 about the impact and legacy of the civil rights leader
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Radioactive Review
Marie Curie’s life and work is put under the microscope
History of War
VE Day 75th Anniversary with All About History
A collection of articles and a link to our special celebration issue to mark this momentous day in the history of Europe
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VE Day 75th Anniversary – The painful aftermath of victory
The war in Europe officially ended in May 1945, but violence and chaos still reigned in much of the continent
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VE Day 75th Anniversary – Churchill’s bittersweet victory
We explore Winston Churchill’s last moments in the war room and his concerns for the future amid celebration
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VE Day 75th Anniversary – Stories from the homefront
Julie Summers discusses how the people of Britain anticipated the end of the war and what lay ahead
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VE Day 75th Anniversary – How the war in Europe was won
WWII expert Peter Caddick-Adams discusses the last months of the war in Europe and some of the key figures involved
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Prestigious Wolfson History Prize 2020 shortlist revealed
World history dominates the shortlist for the best historical works of the year
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Sir Tony Robinson on VE Day’s Enduring Legacy
The prolific broadcaster discusses Discovery Channel’s new documentary about 8 May 1945 and parallels with WWII and today’s pandemic
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Hollywood Review: Netflix’s alternative look at the golden age of Tinseltown
The new seven-part drama presents an inspiring ‘what if?’ tale of Hollywood hopefuls seeking to make it big in post-war America
Ancient Civilisations
5 times Alexander was not so Great
Despite his title, Alexander was known for his wanton cruelty and savagery against his enemies
People & Politics
The search for historical Jesus
His may be the greatest story ever told, but how do historians sort fact from fiction when it comes to Jesus?
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5 Toxic Romances From History
Couples from the past whose coming together often ruined more than just their own lives