The War on Dogs
The dog cull of 1760 divided London: were dogs man’s best friend, or plague-ridden pests?
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The Indelible Hulk
Prison hulks were a flawed system, but that was not what finished them off.
Empire in the Everyday
The everyday concerns of two Korean farmers are a microcosm of the huge changes their country underwent in the early 20th century.
Bombs for Peace
To justify their use, nuclear weapons were rebranded as a force for good.
What Use History?
Making the case for historical literacy in government.
Against the Odds
The Battle of the Springs of Cresson marked the beginning of the end for the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
The Death of Stalin’s Son
Yakov Dzhugashvili’s death in a German concentration camp 80 years ago was kept a secret for decades.
The Liberation of Lilith
Remembered as Adam’s first wife, a child-killing demon and a feminist hero, who was Lilith?
The Wing of Friendship
Charles Dickens’ most enduring friendship was with his sister-in-law, who has been remembered as his housekeeper.
Codes and Crowns
Fifty encrypted letters sent by Mary, Queen of Scots have recently been deciphered. What have we learnt?