History Today

History Today, established in 1951, publishes the world's leading scholars, on all periods, regions, and themes of history.

Published monthly, every issue is carefully edited and illustrated to make an enjoyable and informative read.

This website includes an archive of almost every article published by History Today since its founding, alongside content from History Review, its former periodical for history students (1995-2012).

The History of History Today

The first issue of History Today was published in January 1951. Brainchild of Brendan Bracken, a wartime Minister and Winston Churchill’s right-hand man. As Chairman of the Financial Times after the war, Brendan Bracken conceived the idea for a history magazine.

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