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Why Were the Jews Persecuted? | History Today
T hroughout the history of mankind, no group has been more victimised than the Jewish people. Today they are remembered for being mass-murdered in Hitler's death camps, yet their …
How Did Christianity Change the Roman Empire? - History Today
Peter Sarris is Professor of Late Antique, Medieval and Byzantine Studies at Trinity College, Cambridge and author of Justinian: Emperor, Soldier, Saint (Basic Books, 2023). Over the …
The Crusades: A Complete History | History Today
2015年5月5日 · A comprehensive account of the Crusades, a compelling and controversial topic, whose bitter legacy resonates to this day.
The Rise of the Working Wife - History Today
2020年5月5日 · T he 1950s is remembered as an era of ideal homes and perfect housewives. Yet this decade marked the beginning of a momentous social change: the rise of the working wife …
The Death of Mahatma Gandhi - History Today
2008年1月1日 · T he 20th century’s most famous apostle of non-violence himself met a violent end. Mohandas Mahatma (‘the great soul’) Gandhi, who had taken a leading role in …
Did the Romans Invent Christmas? - History Today
2009年12月12日 · I t was a public holiday celebrated around December 25th in the family home. A time for feasting, goodwill, generosity to the poor, the exchange of gifts and the decoration …
Why Early Christians Were Persecuted by the Romans
In its first two centuries of existence Christianity witnessed the persecution of many of its members by officials of the Roman Empire; the causes of these persecutions have been and …
What is History? | History Today
2020年8月8日 · ‘History is the study of people, actions, decisions, interactions and behaviours’ Francesca Morphakis, PhD Candidate in History at the University of Leeds
The First Christmas Tree - History Today
2006年12月12日 · P rince Albert, Queen Victoria’s consort, is usually credited with having introduced the Christmas tree into England in 1840. However, the honour of establishing this …