Historian
Historian membership of the HA is for everyone who loves history. Support our important work and also enjoy a packed calendar of talks, walks and visits through our local branch network, our quarterly magazine The Historian with readable in-depth articles from history experts, plus our library of 350 podcasts. Find out about membership
History news
What's happening at the HA and in the world of history
- Your HA Virtual Branch
- The Historian 153: Out now
- Local and Community History Month
- Annual General Meeting 2022
- The Medlicott Medal 2022
- The Falklands War anniversary
- The events in Ukraine
- HA short course pilot for lifelong learners: Berlin and the Berlin Wall
- The Historian 152: Out now
- HA Conference 2022 in Bristol
- 70 years – 70 ‘things’ that tell our story
- Catch up with HA News
Events
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26 MayBranch
The Armies and Soldiers of the Wars of the Roses
Branch: Richmond & Twickenham
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26 MayBranch
Talk 'The Slaves’ War: The U.S. Civil War & the Founding of the Second American Republic'.
Branch: Canterbury
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26 MayCPD
HA Webinar: Creating curriculum pathways: Monarchy
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27 MayCPD
Online course: Mastering primary history
The Historian
Read the latest edition of the HA's history magazine
View all in The HistorianHistorical Periods
- Exploring Twentieth-Century History
- Journeys Home: Indian forces and the First World War
- Podcast Series: Medieval Scotland
- Podcast Series: Women in Ancient Greece & Rome
Branches
Get involved with your local HA branch
View all in BranchesLatest resources
Enjoyable expert history: podcasts, films and 'Historian' magazine articles
- History Abridged: Salt mines in Eastern Europe
- After the revolution: did Cromwell, Washington and Bonaparte betray revolutionary principles?
- Real Lives: Rebecca West
- My Favourite History Place: The Musée Carnavalet, Paris
- Sweden’s forgotten revolution
Book reviews
Historical books reviewed by history specialists
- The Great Passion
- S.E.19: My London Life, 1937-63
- Clarke, Petit and St Mark’s: A 19th Century journey on the Isle of Man
- London’s Railway Stations