Cultural

Christopher J. Walker asks whether the two religions that frequently appear locked in an inevitable clash of civilizations in fact share more than has often been thought.

Andrew Ellis introduces a huge on-going project to publish a series of catalogues showing every oil painting in public ownership in the United Kingdom.

Simon Lemieux explain why witch-hunting ended when so many Europeans supported it.

Robin Evans examines the connections between language, culture and national identity in 19th-century Galicia.

Marius Ostrowski explains why the Church was so dominant in the Middle ages, but also sees traces of a growing secularism.

Vincent Barnett reveals that there is more to Machiavelli than his notorious reputation.

Contrary to myth, it wasn’t Prince Albert but another German royal transplant who introduced the Christmas tree to Britain.

Peter Barber, Head of Map Collections at the British Library, finds his way round ‘London: A Life in Maps’ a new exhibition opening at the British Library on November 24th.

Daniel Snowman analyses this weighty volume on the development of European culture.

Charlie Cottrell previews the result of an international collaboration that brings the works of Rodin to the Royal Academy.