A collection of articles and a link to our special celebration issue to mark this momentous day in the history of Europe
History of War
History of War
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
History of War
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
History of War
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
History of War
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
News
Prestigious Wolfson History Prize 2020 shortlist revealed
World history dominates the shortlist for the best historical works of the year
History of War
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?
People & Politics
5 Toxic Romances From History
Couples from the past whose coming together often ruined more than just their own lives
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Paul the Apostle and the creation of Christianity
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
People & Politics
British women in India
Author Katie Hickman discusses the pioneer women who headed east rather than west to seek their freedom, fortune or simply new lives
People & Politics
The legacy of the Berlin Wall
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
History of War
Midway: Epic turning point of the Pacific war
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.
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People & Politics
Lesser-known Lore of Werewolves
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?
People & Politics
Beer’s Greatest Supporters Through History
Four men who helped to champion the evolution of beer or otherwise threw their historic weight behind the brew
People & Politics
Demon Hunting, Dinners In Graveyards And Other Lost Xmas Traditions
Discover some unique holiday traditions from the past and the present that you might want to give a go!
People & Politics
The Delicious History Of Cake
Dr Alysa Levene of Oxford Brookes University on the development of the popular baked food from the Ancient World to the 20th Century
History of War
Antony Beevor: “Market Garden was a very bad plan, right from the start”
The renowned historian discusses his book about Operation Market Garden and his perspective on the importance of the Second World War
People & Politics
What If Charles I had won the English Civil War?
Experts discuss the repercussions had the crown defeated parliament for the future of English rule
People & Politics
The Road To Rebuilding Britain
World War II tore homes and families apart, but Britain would rise stronger than ever