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  • Popular revolt and the rise of early modern states

      Article
    In the 1960s and 1970s, historians and sociologists who were not specialists in the Middle Ages constructed models of pre-industrial crowds and revolt to understand the distinctiveness of modern, post-French Revolutionary, Europe. Foremost among these scholars were George Rudé, a historian of eighteenth century England and France, and Charles Tilly,...
    Popular revolt and the rise of early modern states
  • Young Historian Awards 2024 – take part (Secondary prizes)

      History competition for students
    Researching, writing and presenting ideas about a historical theme or period is one of the best parts about studying history. We want young school and college aged students to get the bug for writing about history in an incisive, interesting and critical way. That is why each year the Historical...
    Young Historian Awards 2024 – take part (Secondary prizes)
  • The spy who never spied

      Article
    Claire Hubbard-Hall takes us on a wartime journey across the Atlantic. On 30 June 1942, the Swedish-American liner SS Drottningholm docked in New York Harbour. As a diplomatic ship it had just completed its run from Lisbon (Portugal) to America. Standing at  538 feet long and 60 feet wide, painted white...
    The spy who never spied
  • The Voyages of John and Sebastian Cabot

      Classic Pamphlet
    Historians have debated the voyages of John and Sebastian Cabot who first discovered North America under the reign of Henry VII. The primary question was who [John or Sebastian] was responsible for the successful discovery. A 1516 account stated Sebastian Cabot sailed from Bristol  to Cathay, in the service of...
    The Voyages of John and Sebastian Cabot
  • Tank development in the First World War

      Historian article
    The emergence of the tank as a further weapon of war is inextricably associated with Lincoln where various early models were developed. By 1915 the Great War had gone just about as far as it could and for the first time, the way an entire war was fought was described...
    Tank development in the First World War
  • Personality & Power: The individual's role in the history of twentieth-century Europe

      Article
    What role do individuals wielding great power play in determining significant historical change? And how do historians locate human agency in historical change, and explain it? These are the issues I would like to reflect a little upon here. They are not new problems. But they are inescapable ones for...
    Personality & Power: The individual's role in the history of twentieth-century Europe
  • Archivist CPD

      Continuing Professional Development
    For advice and information about working in Archives, take a look at the following information from the Archives and Records Association website. The Archives and Records Association is the leading professional body for archivists, archive conservators and records managers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The principal aims of the Society are: to...
    Archivist CPD
  • Queen Victoria as a Politician

      Article
    Even had Queen Victoria not presided over the achievements of the age which bears her name, her career would still hold a fascination for the historian. She was, for one thing, the solitary woman in a male political world. She was possessed of a personality at once perceptive and simple,...
    Queen Victoria as a Politician
  • Memorial Oaks at Wolsingham School

      Article
    Our World War I commemorative series continues with Robert Hopkinson's introduction to what the Imperial War Museum believes is the oldest war memorial in Britain. Wolsingham School and Community College, in Weardale, County Durham, celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2014. As part of the celebrations, there was an exhibition, a...
    Memorial Oaks at Wolsingham School
  • Religion and Science in the Eighteenth Century

      Historian article
    Much has been said about the clash between religion and science in Victorian times but there has been less research into the relationship between them in the eighteenth century. This article considers three Georgian clergymen who were also notable scientists – the Reverend William Stukeley, the pioneer of scientific field...
    Religion and Science in the Eighteenth Century
  • Hungarian Nationalism in International Context

      Historian article
    All aspects of Hungarian nationalism – with one exception, which I shall consider later – had more or less similar counterparts elsewhere in Europe; but the blending of those elements yielded a unique constellation. Moreover, the ingredients of this mixture proved highly disruptive for central Europe, indeed at times for...
    Hungarian Nationalism in International Context
  • Films: Careers with history

      Multipage Article
    History can open the door to a wide variety of careers and not just the obvious ones. Apart from being very interesting, history is very practical and teaches you vital skills that employers value. You can find out more about how history can help your career here.  At the HA,...
    Films: Careers with history
  • Tyne Cot Cemetery, near Ypres, Belgium

      Article
    My Favourite History Place: Tyne Cot Cemetery, near Ypres, Belgium  We can truly say that the whole circuit of the Earth is girdled with the graves of our dead. In the course of my pilgrimage, I have many times asked myself whether there can be more potent advocates of peace...
    Tyne Cot Cemetery, near Ypres, Belgium
  • The Great Debate 2019: speeches

      What was the greatest failure of the Age of Revolutions?
    On Saturday 30 March 2019, a bright spring day, 21 students gathered at Windsor Castle for the Historical Association Great Debate final. The 21 finalists had already successfully won their local heats from across the UK and now they stood in the historic vaulted Vicar’s Hall, St George’s House, a stone's throw...
    The Great Debate 2019: speeches
  • Crime and Punishment Selected Articles

      Selected Articles
    Crime and Punishment - selected HA articles: Wanted, The Elusive Charlie Peace': A Sheffield Killer Of The 1870s As Popular Hero The 'Penny Dreadful' Occult and Witches Kett's Rebellion 1549 The Great Revolt of 1381
    Crime and Punishment Selected Articles
  • Public History Courses

      Continuing Professional Development
    What is Public History? Public History is about understanding how the past has affected, and is used by, the present. It brings history to life and helps us understand the relationship between the past and the public at present. Public History can involve history in the community, and a Public...
    Public History Courses
  • Podcast series: Religion in England Through Time

      Religion through Time
    This set of podcasts looks at religion in England from the ancient to the modern world and features: Professor Ronald Hutton of the University of Bristol, Professor Joanna Story of the University of Leicester, Professor Nicholas Vincent of the University of East Anglia, Dr Steven Gunn of the University of...
    Podcast series: Religion in England Through Time
  • Writing the First World War - Podcasts

      Writing the First World War
    The Writing the First World War event in partnership with the English Association and the British Library took place at the British Library in London on April 14th. Over 80 teachers attended a wonderful day of stimulating professional development which was kicked off by a thought provoking take on how...
    Writing the First World War - Podcasts
  • American Dime Novels 1860-1915

      GCSE Topic Pack
    This resource is free to everyone. For access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, plus support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join the Historical Association today   Dime novels | Dime novel craze...
    American Dime Novels 1860-1915
  • World War 1 Literature

      GCSE Topic Pack
    The Social and Political Climate in Britain before the Great War This resource is free to everyone. For access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, plus support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join...
    World War 1 Literature
  • The Knights Templars

      Article
    Professor Malcolm Barber explores the rise and fall of the Knights Templars. "The master of the Temple was a good knight and stout-hearted, but he mistreated all other people as he was too overweening. He would not place any credence in the advice of the master of the Hospital, Brother...
    The Knights Templars
  • Podcast Series: German History 1918-1948

      Multipage Article
    An HA Podcasted History of Modern German History: 1918-1948 featuring: Sir Ian Kershaw, Professor Jill Stephenson of the University of Edinburgh, Dr Christina von Hodenberg of Queen Mary, University of London and Professor Benjamin Ziemann of the University of Sheffield.
    Podcast Series: German History 1918-1948
  • Using Historical Sources

      Student Guides
    This resource is free to everyone. For access to a wealth of other online resources from podcasts to articles and publications, plus support and advice though our “How To”, examination and transition to university guides and careers resources, join the Historical Association today The sources that you are likely to...
    Using Historical Sources
  • Podcast Series: The Cold War

      Multipage Article
    An HA Podcasted History of the Cold War featuring Dr Elena Hore of the University of Essex, Dr Matthew Grant of Teeside University, Dr Holger Nehring of the University of Sheffield, Dr Michael Shin of the University of Cambridge, Professor Mark White of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Charles...
    Podcast Series: The Cold War
  • The New Imperialism

      Classic Pamphlet
    This Classic Pamphlet first published in 1970 comes with a new introduction written by the author M. E. Chamberlain.The New Imperialism - Introduction by M. E. Chamberlain Professor Emeritus at Swansea University. May 2010.When this pamphlet was first published imperialism was a hot political topic and battle raged between Marxist and...
    The New Imperialism