History
The witch’s itch: possible explanations for the symptoms of the Salem ‘victims’
While much has been written about those accused of witchcraft in Salem, a modern understanding of psychology can shed light on the reports of their alleged 'victims'
By invoking ‘Spirit of the Blitz’ nostalgia, we do a disservice to what was achieved on the home front
Rose-tinted references to the 'Spirit of the Blitz' miss the real story of deep inequality, and of progress built through campaigning and protesting
Behind the Bastards, with Robert Evans: an infectiously enthusiastic dive into the darkness
Behind the Bastards is an irreverent and upbeat dive into often extremely dark subject matter, delivered with infectious enthusiasm.
The Angels of Mons and Elsewhere – Part Two: Even More Tales of Supernatural Rescue
From the archives, Scott Wood completes his two-part assessment on the fabled Angels of Mons and the making of myths
The Angels of Mons and Elsewhere – Part One: The Bowmen and Other Legends
From the archives, Scott Wood begins his two-part assessment on the fabled Angels of Mons by unearthing their origins
Distinguishable from intelligence? Don’t mistake technology with superiority
From the archives, Wendy Grossman disputes Michael Shermer's claim that we are obviously more intelligent than our ancestors
The Missing Airmen of Charles Fort’s Wild Talents
From the archives, Paul Chambers investigates the bizarre case of the vanishing airmen in Chapter 17 of Charles Fort’s Wild Talents.
Mrs Gaskell’s Elephant: the true story of a hoax
From the archives, Chris Willis writes about a hoax elephant story which fooled several experts on nineteenth-century culture.
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