1066 is one of the most famous dates in British history and the Bayeux tapestry is the historic equivalent of an epic cartoon created to tell the story of the build-up, the battle, and the immediate aftermath. Every schoolchild in England is told about the date and with the tapestry...

We’re delighted to announce a special addition to the Historical Association Conference 2027 programme: a Friday evening visit to the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. Conference delegates will have the opportunity to see Elizabeth Debicki take on the title role in Richard II, directed by Daniel Raggett. Exploring power, conspiracy...

People with disabilities are frequently written out of history, not present or included. Yet we know that disabilities, both visible and non-visible, are natural occurrences across society. The theme for Disability History Month 2026 is 'Disability, Politics and Democracy' which highlights the fact that the history of marginalisation of those with...

People and the natural world are continuously evolving, with every generation experiencing changes and challenges. Those challenges can be in many different forms but throughout history one factor that continually challenges generations has been war and conflict. These have led to population changes and stresses, environmental changes and damage, and...

The works of the classical writers of history are still read, reinterpreted and sometimes relevant, that alone must tell us something about human society. It must also serve as a reminder that great and epic stories with complex and relatable characters are fascinating to every generation. However, these gripping stories also...

What really paid for the ballgowns, portraits and country estates of Georgian Britain? Historian Miranda Kaufmann peels back the polished veneer of Britain’s heiresses to reveal fortunes forged in Caribbean slavery. Beneath the elegance of marriage markets and inheritance battles lies a darker story of exploitation, empire and human resilience....

We’re excited to be launching our new website and membership system on 16 November. The new site will make it easier to search and find content, create and share resource collections, and access professional support. To prepare for the launch, some account functionality will be limited between 29 October and...

We are delighted to announce the Honorary Fellows for 2026.   Each year the Historical Association awards Honorary Fellowships to a small group of people. These awards are to recognise and celebrate outstanding services to history and to the Historical Association. The awards cover services to the Historical Association Branches...

Spanning nearly 3000 years of history, each of these six exceptional books sheds light on how societies are brought together – or driven apart – in the wake of profound change. Celebrating books that combine excellent research with readability, the books shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize 2026 are:  The...

October 2026 marks 39 years since the first Black History Month was celebrated in the UK. In this time, it has evolved from early efforts to highlight the achievements and contributions of Black people throughout history, to become an integral part of the year in both public history and history...