Why Early Christians Were Persecuted by the Romans
WEBThe web page explores the legal and popular factors that led to the persecution of Christians by the Roman Empire in its first two centuries. It argues that the association of Christianity with Judaism, the hatred of the human race, and the suspicion of treason were the main reasons for the persecutions.
The Crusades - History Today
WEBExplore the history of the Crusades through articles by leading historians and an interactive map of key moments. Learn about the origins, motives, outcomes and legacies of the Christian-Muslim conflicts.
Facing the Terror: a Witness to the French Revolution
WEBAug 8, 2021 · The recently discovered chronicle of an opinionated, elderly aristocrat provides a vivid portrayal of Paris during the most febrile days of the French Revolution. Colin Jones | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 8 August 2021.
Life Among the Ruins of Pompeii | History Today
WEBNov 11, 2021 · How did the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 affect the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum? Explore the stories, myths and facts behind the ancient Roman ruins and their excavation.
Canned Food Sealed Icemen's Fate - History Today
WEBThe web page explores the evidence that lead poisoning from tinned food was a key factor in the failure and deaths of Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition to find the North-West passage. It also reveals the horrors of cannibalism that the survivors resorted to in their desperate situation.
Why Were the Jews Persecuted? - History Today
WEBThis article explores the origins of antisemitism, from ancient times to medieval Europe, and how it led to the Holocaust. It examines the factors that made the Jews different, powerful and vulnerable, and how they were hated by various societies and religions.
Luther and the English Reformation - History Today
WEBThis article explores the possible connection between Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses and Henry VIII's Act of Restraint of Appeals, which marked the beginning of the English Reformation. It also discusses the changes in the English Church after 1547 and the role of Protestantism in the time.
The Long Depression - History Today
WEBFeb 29, 2012 · The crash of 1873 was the first of the great global financial panics, and the start of a slump that lasted until 1896. Matthew Lynn argues that the long depression offers lessons for today's policy-makers and politicians, as it was caused by debt, technology and a dominant power.
The End of the English Republic - History Today
WEBHow did the English republic, established by the New Model Army after the execution of Charles I, collapse in 1660? This article explores the internal and external factors that undermined the regime, such as its moral decline, its military debts, its political ambiguities and its failure to sustain its ideals.
Before the Glorious Revolution - History Today
WEBHow did the Glorious Revolution of 1688-89 affect the development of public finance in England? This article examines the controversies surrounding the power of Charles II and James II, and the impact of William of Orange's intervention.