From the Editor Counter Culture History is at odds with our desire for simple certainties. Can its cultivation of complexity create a better future? Paul Lay | Published in History Today Volume 67 Issue 9 September 2017 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Related Articles The Map: Rome, 1942 Pakistan: What Went Wrong? Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? How Iran Won the West