Making History

What is the most boring history book you have read, and why? Excruciating tedium can have intellectual value, says George Garnett.

Medieval historians are a small band. Departed greats such as James Campbell remain with us as long as we seek their opinions.

The Oracle at Delphi influenced Greek politics for a millennium. She continues to speak to us today.

Moscow was once considered the third Rome, but in Vladimir Putin’s view it is more accurately the second Kyiv.

The coronation of Charles III was dense with meaning. It’s complicated; and easy to misunderstand. 

A valedictory column provides a chance to reflect on a decade grappling with what history is and how it should be written.

Menopause is an inescapable fact of life. Why is history silent on it?

The end of the year was a time for fasting, feasting and poking fun at the status quo.

Lions are noble; unicorns pure. Knowing how to decipher heraldry reveals the aspirations – and humour – of the regal past.