From the Editor Static Versus Active History tells us that, in order to prosper, civilisations must embrace change. Paul Lay | Published in History Today Volume 69 Issue 10 October 2019 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 Man for a Crisis Seeds of Conflict Popular articles How to Win an Election in Ancient Rome The Allure of Medieval Churches