History Magazine

Paperblog Editor's Pick

• Byzantine Buddhism

  

  When imported and variously transformed for western consumption, “Buddhism” connotes a serene sort of detachment from things and concerns of the world. Read more

  The 10 February 2013 by   Cris
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• Queen Victoria’s Wedding Dress

  

  Queen Victoria in her wedding outfit, Winterhalter, 1847. Photo: Royal Collection.Queen Victoria married her handsome first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg... Read more

  The 10 February 2013 by   Mmeguillotine
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• This Bewitching Princess…

  

  Photo: National Trust.Chemise allegedly worn by Mary, Queen of Scots at her execution on the 8th of February, 1587. It is on display at Coughton Court,... Read more

  The 08 February 2013 by   Mmeguillotine
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• A Tough Conclusion to the National Review Suit

  

  [Part 2 of 2]Upon learning about Linus Pauling’s lawsuit, the National Review responded by deliberately provoking him, publishing an article in September 1962... Read more

  The 07 February 2013 by   Scarc
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• Perspectival “Costumes” and “Art”

  

  While searching Google’s gigantic photo cache, I came across this startling and beautiful image:In this past I would have looked at this in a rather shallow way... Read more

  The 06 February 2013 by   Cris
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• St Paul's Cathedral Geometric Staircase

  

  Officially known as the Dean's Staircase, the broad spiral gained its 'geometric' nickname thanks to its extraordinary character. Read more

  The 06 February 2013 by   Carolineld
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• The Vital Pragmatism of Futurists

  

  Photo courtesy of iStockphoto.Last year in the article Vital Mysticism of Oracles I noted that predictions and those willing to cast them have always been a... Read more

  The 06 February 2013 by   Realizingresonance
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• Book of the Month

  

  -Contributed by Emily Gainer.Welcome to the first installment of Book of the Month!  The CHP is excited to launch a Book of the Month feature that spotlights ou... Read more

  The 04 February 2013 by   Chp
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• St Paul's Cathedral Old and New

  

  In 1666, the Great Fire of London burned away most of the mediaeval city. Among its victims was the great cathedral, St Paul's: fed by wooden scaffolding... Read more

  The 04 February 2013 by   Carolineld
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• Cardiff Castle

  

  While Cardiff Castle is rich in history including parts of its Roman wall and a genuine mediaeval keep, what makes it extraordinary is the nineteenth-century... Read more

  The 03 February 2013 by   Carolineld
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