Atheists: Slaves to Simplicity
Modern secularists often paint a naive view of the medieval church. The reality was far more complex, argues Tim Stanley.
The Contrarian
Who Got Mao Right?
The legacy of the Great Helmsman is the source of bitter conflict over China’s future direction, argues Tim Stanley.
Academia: The Lure of the Limelight
Given the state of academic life today, we should not be surprised that scholars seek stardom, argues Tim Stanley.
Not to be Trifled With
A public spat between a historian and a writer shows why some subject matter deserves special reverence, says Tim Stanley.
Scotland and England: A Priceless Relationship
The debate on Scottish independence has been dominated by economic arguments, to its detriment, argues Tim Stanley.
A Sobering Look at Boozy Britain
Binge drinking is seen as a British disease, but its causes are complex and politicians intrude at their peril, says Tim Stanley.
Teddy Roosevelt Laid Bare
Barack Obama’s admiration for the progressive Republicanism of Theodore Roosevelt ignores the true nature of both early 20th-century America and the president who embodied it, argues Tim Stanley.
Islamic Delights
Fundamentalism has become the face of Islam in the West. It was not always so and need not be in the future, says Tim Stanley.
The Persistence of the Past
The triumph of liberal democracy was supposed to herald an end to history. But it has returned with a vengeance, says Tim Stanley.
Our Story, Not History
It is the responsibility of parents and politicians to define and pass on a nation's values and identity, argues Tim Stanley. Historians and teachers of history should be left alone to get on with their work.