Political

John Spicer judges that slavery was the key factor in producing the conflict.

Ben Kiernan points out the progress, and difficulties, in recovering history and justice after genocide.

Geoffrey Parker considers the far-reaching consequences of a sudden change of plan by the king of Spain in 1567.

The Republican Party was founded on July 6th, 1854.

Christina abdicated her throne on June 6th, 1654.

Julia Swanson tells the extraordinary tale of her English grandfather and his family who were tragically caught up in the violence of the Mexican Revolution.

Susan Pedersen introduces Eleanor Rathbone who devoted her career as a politician and social reformer during the turbulent interwar years to improving the lot of women and refugees.

Ben Vessey introduces the man whose experiences in the 1930s affected his decision to launch a disastrous operation against Egypt in 1956.