Securing Antarctica by Treaty
The Antarctic Treaty on the governance of the ‘white continent’, signed in 1959, became a trailblazing model for the world. But the future of Antarctica remains contentious.
Klaus Dodds
Tales from the Ice Age
As the warm Middle Ages gave way to the ‘Little Ice Age’, the abundance of ice inspired trade and technology, captivating and terrifying those who endured life in a cold climate.
North Sea Drilling and Disaster
The discovery of North Sea oil transformed Britain's economy, but offshore drilling came at a cost. The sinking of the Sea Gem in December 1965 is just one example.
Shaken and Stirred: A History of James Bond
For over half a century, James Bond’s mix of ‘sex, snobbery and sadism’ has proved enduringly popular, outlasting the Cold War that birthed him. Why?
The Falklands: Dangerous Terrain
Thirty years after the Falklands War the bitter debate over the South Atlantic islands remains clouded in historical ignorance, argues Klaus Dodds