Sophia and the Fall: The Gnostic Creation Myth Explained
Gnosticism is an esoteric religious movement which has flourished in the first centuries AD. It offers a truly unique view
Books of the Year 2024: Part 2
If you haven’t yet read the History Today Books of the Year Part 1, you can find it here. ‘His
Neolithic Communities in Europe Featured Surprising Gender Equality
As genetic research into the characteristics of ancient DNA has increased, scientists have uncovered a wealth of valuable information about
Books of the Year 2024: Part 1
‘Courageous, morally complex history – and superb scholarship’ Nile Green is Ibn Khaldun Endowed Chair in World History at UCLA
Shipwreck off Kenyan Coast May Have Been Vasco da Gama’s São Jorge
A new study links a shipwreck off the Kenyan coast of Ngomeni to be Vasco de Gama’s famed ship, the
Dedicated Roman Gladiator Superfans Were the Football Hooligans of Their Day
John Pearce/The Conversation In the amphitheatre of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott trains his lens on fighters and emperors – but
Rattling the Divine: The Mystical Role of the Sistrum
The sistrum was one of the most sacred musical instruments in ancient Egypt and was believed to hold powerful magical
Rare Roman Knife Handle Depicting Gladiator Found Near Hadrian’s Wall
A rare Roman knife handle, moulded in the shape of a secutor gladiator, was found in the River Tyne at
Fear, Friendship and the Channel Tunnel
At 8.23am on the morning of 14 November 1994, crowds cheered as the first Eurostar train carrying fare-paying passengers under
The Death of Clive of India
In the days following the sudden death, aged 49, of Robert Clive – ‘Clive of India’ – on 22 November