Building the Roman Republic
The little-known republic was a short-lived experiment in constitutional democracy.
History Matters
Thoughts, opinions and commentary on all things historical.
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The Triumphs and Tragedies of Judicial Politics
The UK Supreme Court’s judgment on Tuesday 24 September 2019 signifies a potential ‘judicial turn’ in British politics. Jack Dickens reflects upon the historical challenges and risks of a political judiciary.
Who’s Afraid of the Jazz Monsters?
For many Americans, jazz was the music of demons, devils and things that go bump in the night.
The Case for High Wages
Beaverbrook’s radical vision and prominent platform gave him enormous political sway.
What Counts as a Concentration Camp?
Even for Nazi Camp survivors who sought to eradicate them, they were hard to define.
The Beard Maketh the Man
During the Renaissance, the beard was the defining feature of a man.
Why Commemorate Peterloo?
Commemoration of the Peterloo massacre remembers the dead, but also promotes future democratic change.
Our Graham Greene in Havana
The author’s trips to Cuba had an impact on more than just literature.
Which Marks?
Recent press coverage of a cave filled with ‘witch marks’ misses the point.
Theft is Property
Antiquities were high stakes and high profit in 16th-century Rome, and no one was above breaking the law for loot.