What is History? | History Today
WEBAug 8, 2020 · History is the study of people, actions, decisions, interactions and behaviours. It is also a problem-solving discipline that engages with the past to address the challenges of the present. Read how four historians define and approach history in different ways.
George Stephenson's First Steam Locomotive | History Today
WEBLearn how George Stephenson, a self-taught engineer from a working-class background, built the first steam locomotive and the world's first public passenger train in 1825. Discover his achievements, challenges and legacy in the railway revolution.
The Opium Wars - History Today
WEBJun 6, 2012 · The Opium Wars of 1839-42 and 1856-60 were conflicts between Qing-dynasty China and Britain over opium trade and imperialism. This article examines the causes, consequences and controversies of the wars from different historical perspectives and …
Native Americans and the Federal Government | History Today
WEBThis article traces the assimilation policies, indigenous rights, and the changing relationship between the US government and Native Americans from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. It explores how federal policy shifted from forced removal and land loss to the Indian New Deal and termination, and how Native Americans responded to these changes.
What is Confucianism? - History Today
WEBMar 9, 2017 · Confucianism is a system of ethics based on the teachings of the Chinese philosopher K’ung Fu-tzu (Confucius) in sixth century BC. It emphasises correct behaviour, loyalty and obedience to hierarchy, and influenced the Chinese imperial exam system and Vietnamese culture.
The Crusades: A Complete History | History Today
WEBMay 5, 2015 · Learn about the origins, motives, impact and legacy of the Crusades, the medieval Christian expeditions to the Holy Land and beyond. Explore the sources, debates and controversies surrounding this dynamic and controversial topic with experts and …
The Amritsar Massacre - History Today
WEBApr 4, 2009 · The Amritsar Massacre was a brutal attack by British soldiers on unarmed protesters in a walled enclosure in India in 1919. It sparked outrage and resistance against colonial rule and led to the rise of Gandhi's non-violent movement.
Life after Death in Ancient Egypt - History Today
WEBApr 4, 2021 · Explore the ambivalent views of some ancient Egyptians on the afterlife, as revealed by two texts from the Middle Kingdom. Learn how they challenged the conventional wisdom of their society and questioned the certainty of immortality.
The Death of Mahatma Gandhi - History Today
WEBJan 1, 2008 · Learn how Gandhi was shot by a Hindu fanatic on 30 January 1948 in Delhi, and how his assassination sparked violence and mourning across India. Read the details of his last fast, his killer's trial and his funeral procession.
Latimer and Ridley Burned at the Stake - History Today
WEBOct 10, 2005 · Learn about the Oxford Martyrs, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley, who were burned at the stake in 1555 for their Protestant beliefs. Find out how they defended their faith, what they said before their execution, and how they influenced history.