Saving Old Havana
Cuba’s built heritage owes a personal debt.
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Making Massacre
A Dutch conspiracy trial in the Indonesian archipelago gave birth to a sadly enduring English word.
How To Get Away with Murder
Contradictions in Roman law left incurable headaches for its judges.
The Case of the Cursed Charter
Medieval inscriptions can tell us far more than just what is written on them.
Calvin’s Legacy
Kathryn Hadley examines the life and enduring influence of the French theologian 500 years after his birth.
The Lessons of Shell Shock
The global crisis wrought by the First World War prompted the birth of free mental health care.
Should Hagia Sophia be a Museum or Mosque?
Whether a museum or mosque, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia has been a monument to selective readings of Turkey’s history.
How Broken Windows Broke Policing
Rudy Giuliani’s ‘zero tolerance’ attitude to community policing was rooted not in right-wing talking points, but in the liberal politics of the Civil Rights era.
Revolutionary Domesticity
Women, non-importation agreements and spinning bees in the American Revolution.
The Sweet Sound of Success
The Sharp siblings show the power of family to help and support each other towards greatness.