Recently added articles from History Today:
What does the Staffordshire Hoard mean to historians? The public unveiling of an extraordinary collection of Anglo-Saxon metalwork was reported in a crass and trivial way, says Justin Pollard. He considers its true significance.(History Matters)
Nov 01, 2009; ... The media spotlight swung on to the Staffordshire Hoard of Anglo-Saxon metalwork when this remarkable treasure was revealed to the world's press in Birmingham on September 24th. Then, just as quickly, it moved on, leaving anyone with an interest in the period wondering what exactly it all ...
Sarko's shock to research: the French president's decision to introduce a competitive Anglo-Saxon model for research funding has led to mass revolt. But few disagree that Gallic higher education is in need of reform.(History Matters)(Nicolas Sarkozy)
Nov 01, 2009; ... In the spring and summer France's universities were paralysed by strikes by academics and students. The trigger for revolt was the research revolution proposed in January by the right-wing President Nicolas Sarkozy. Describing the present top-down framework as 'infantilising ...
City of (red) lights: as a new installation at the National Gallery recreates Amsterdam's red-light district, Melanie Abrams traces the history of Dutch liberalism.(History Matters)
Nov 01, 2009; ... There is a vibrant area in the heart of Amsterdam which dates from the 13th century. It is characterised by canals, narrow streets and even narrower alleyways and is lined with tall, thin 17th-century houses built during the city's Golden Age. Inside the windows of these elegant houses ...
The birth of television.
Nov 01, 2009 ... BIFF ...
View Viking treasure.(History as it happens)(Vale of York Viking Hoard)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Vale of York Viking Hoard, one of the UK's most significant ...