The Partition of India
An analytical view of the traumatic Partition offers fresh perspectives on the devastating human cost.
Volume 68 Issue 4 April 2018
The Origins of Drone Warfare
There is nothing new about uncrewed aircraft.
Parables Lost
We will find it ever harder to navigate the past if we lose touch with the myths, legends and religions that helped shape it.
The Death of Icarus
In the first of a series on the myths and fables that inform the world’s civilisations, a tragic tale of hubris.
The Nuclear Confrontation
An invigorating take on the Cold War reveals the views of Russian scientists, politicians and senior military figures.
Beyond Radical Chic: The Black Panther Party
Founded in Oakland, California more than half a century ago, the Black Panther Party’s revolutionary image and legacy remain as political and racially divisive as ever.
Henry VIII and the Royal Supremacy
The break with Rome set England apart from continental Europe. It was born of personal desires rather than matters of principle.
War, Law and Massacre
The conflicts that devastated Renaissance Europe were justified by ancient ideas rooted in natural law and Christianity. Though replaced by legal frameworks for the conduct of war between states, the killing continues.
Taking Science Seriously
A microhistory offers new insights into the creation of the Royal Society amid the intellectual brilliance of Restoration England.
Recipes for Success
How women shared medical knowledge in the 17th century.