We've reached 100! We are proud to announce the publication of the 100th edition of Primary History, dedicated to supporting and inspiring primary educators in the teaching of history. Since its first issue in 1992, Primary History has become a trusted companion for teachers, curriculum leaders, and education researchers across the...

One of the most anticipated and debated historical films of 2026, The Uprising has generated discussion for both its subject matter and its marketing, while introducing a new audience to the dramatic events of 1381, when thousands of ordinary people challenged royal authority in what became England's largest popular revolt...

The Historical Association is delighted to announce that the Medlicott Medal 2026 for History will be awarded to Professor Anne Curry. The Medlicott Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to the field of history through actions that include: academic research and output; leadership in an academic or public body; public awareness...

Next May we are heading back to Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of Shakespeare, where we will once more hubble and bubble to create the magic spell that is an HA conference. Do expect many more Shakespeare references over the next year; don’t expect us not to deliver another incredible educational event. This two-day conference...

During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries the crusaders constructed tens of castles across the Middle East, some merely small watchtowers, others massive strongholds or fortress cities - but why did the crusaders place so much importance on fortifications? Nicholas Morton explores the development of this remarkable phenomenon asking key questions such...

Due to maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education and Events Administrator to support the delivery of a first-class service across our CPD and programmes. We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with strong experience in event administration to join our team for a...

Book Now (Registration is via Cademy which opens in a new window. Please read the course terms and conditions before registering) What does the course cover? With the Bayeux Tapestry coming to the UK for the first time in 2026, and 2027 heralding the ‘Year of the Normans’, there will...

Summer holidays often tempt us to look further afield. Yet some of the most fascinating stories are hiding in plain sight: beneath our feet, behind garden walls, along harbour fronts and on windswept headlands. This year, why not slow down, look a little closer, and discover the history woven through...

In the Year of Reading, we've selected a few reads linked to the month, alongside some seasonal suggestions – all drawn from the riches of our own archive. Goethe (1749–1832) 28 August is the anniversary of the birth of Goethe (1749–1832), the German polymath who is often considered the most...