Francis Young drew on Silence of the Gods: The Untold History of Europe’s Last Pagan Peoples for ‘Gods at the Margins: How European Paganism Survived’
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@historytoday.comFrancis Young drew on Silence of the Gods: The Untold History of Europe’s Last Pagan Peoples for ‘Gods at the Margins: How European Paganism Survived’
@historytoday.comSelena Wisnom drew on The Library of Ancient Wisdom: Mesopotamia and the Making of History for her April 2025 cover feature, ‘The Library of Ashurbanipal’
@historytoday.comCongratulations to the nominees in the 2026 @WolfsonHistory Prize.
You can find reading related to four of the shortlisted titles in the History Today archive.
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.socialThe #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2026 shortlist is announced tomorrow! ⏰
Be sure to follow @wolfsonhistory.bsky.social to see the announcement as soon as it goes live.
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social“We all connect [Machiavelli] with deviousness.”
Which historical figures deserve a second look? #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges Sudhir Hazareesingh and Helen King discuss the people they think history has misunderstood.
Is there someone from the past you'd defend? Tell us in the replies below. 💬
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.socialWhere does a lifelong love of history begin? #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges Sudhir Hazareesingh and @helenking.bsky.social share the people and inspirations that sparked their fascination with the past. 📜
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.socialWhy read history?
History explains how we got here and challenges what we think we know. And in the case of a #WolfsonHistoryPrize book, it's also a brilliant read. Ahead of next week's shortlist announcement, our judges reflect on the value of reading history.
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.socialIn just one week, we'll reveal the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2026 Shortlist. ⏰
For the very best history writing, where credibility meets readability, follow us here.
Which history books would make your shortlist this year?
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.socialThe definitive history book for anyone under 25? #WolfsonHistoryPrize judges Helen King, Sudhir Hazareesingh and Diarmaid MacCulloch share their recommendations. 📚
*Recommendations equally suitable for the over-25s.
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.socialWhich historical figure would have thrived on social media?
#WolfsonHistoryPrize judges David Cannadine, Helen King and Diarmaid MacCulloch have some fascinating suggestions. Which figure could have convinced in 300 characters or fewer? We'd love to hear your ideas. 👇
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.socialOn 17 September, we reveal the six books shortlisted for the #WolfsonHistoryPrize 2026 - chosen from more than 140 titles published in 2025. Follow us to be the first to find out. ⏰