A reposting of our interview with Prof. Kevin K. Gaines in early 2019 about the impact and legacy of the civil rights leader We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of John Lewis this week, a figure in … Continued
To celebrate the DVD release of RADIOACTIVE, we’re giving you the chance to get your hands on a DVD copy Want to win one of three copies of Radioactive, the biopic of Marie Curie and her groundbreaking discoveries around radioactive … Continued
Marie Curie’s life and work is put under the microscope
A collection of articles and a link to our special celebration issue to mark this momentous day in the history of Europe
The war in Europe officially ended in May 1945, but violence and chaos still reigned in much of the continent
We explore Winston Churchill’s last moments in the war room and his concerns for the future amid celebration
Julie Summers discusses how the people of Britain anticipated the end of the war and what lay ahead
WWII expert Peter Caddick-Adams discusses the last months of the war in Europe and some of the key figures involved
World history dominates the shortlist for the best historical works of the year
The prolific broadcaster discusses Discovery Channel’s new documentary about 8 May 1945 and parallels with WWII and today’s pandemic
The new seven-part drama presents an inspiring ‘what if?’ tale of Hollywood hopefuls seeking to make it big in post-war America
Despite his title, Alexander was known for his wanton cruelty and savagery against his enemies
His may be the greatest story ever told, but how do historians sort fact from fiction when it comes to Jesus?
Couples from the past whose coming together often ruined more than just their own lives
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Historian and author Tom Holland considers the influence of St Paul of the formation of Christianity, the influences on his philosophy and the legacy he left behind
Author Katie Hickman discusses the pioneer women who headed east rather than west to seek their freedom, fortune or simply new lives
Iain MacGregor, the author of the new book Checkpoint Charlie and upcoming speaker at the Oxford Literary Festival discusses the impact the Berlin Wall had on the people of Germany and the Cold War as a whole
At 10.20am on the morning of 4 June 1942, the United States was losing the war in the Pacific. At 10.27am, it was winning.
The History Anthology is a fantastic new series, stocking your shelves with quality history titles on all eras and topics
Every culture adds their own new piece to the werewolf legend, but what elements haven’t quite caught on with the rest of the world?
Four men who helped to champion the evolution of beer or otherwise threw their historic weight behind the brew
Discover some unique holiday traditions from the past and the present that you might want to give a go!
Dr Alysa Levene of Oxford Brookes University on the development of the popular baked food from the Ancient World to the 20th Century
