History

History

History is written by the victors, and the losers, and by everyone else as well

Victoria Stiles -
There is no single 'true' version of history - pretending there is merely props up the status quo, rather than advancing our understanding
History

Time Team’s archaeologists showed us how experts can ruthlessly unpick a hoax

Paul Duncan McGarrity -
Channel 4's archaeology show Time Team's quiet destruction of a would-be hoaxer was a glorious illustration of the power of calm, patient expertise
9/11

GESARA: From 9/11 ‘truth’ to global economic conspiracy

Thiago Vahia Malliagros -
The way in which the GESARA plot has changed over time shows us that conspiracy theories don't disappear, they merely evolve.
Conspiracy Theories

Plagues and plots: throughout history, epidemics and conspiracy theories have gone hand-in-hand

Deborah Hyde -
From the anti-Semitic Flagellants of the Black Death to modern day 5G-hating COVID deniers, epidemics have always driven conspiracy theories.
Ghosts

Ghosts, curses and werewolves: archaeologists see human belief up close

Paul Duncan McGarrity -
Dealing with human remains teaches us we don't have to share somebody's belief to respect them - as long as those beliefs aren't causing harm
History

The witch’s itch: possible explanations for the symptoms of the Salem ‘victims’

Ara Eagan -
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'
History

By invoking ‘Spirit of the Blitz’ nostalgia, we do a disservice to what was achieved on the home front

Victoria Stiles -
Rose-tinted references to the 'Spirit of the Blitz' miss the real story of deep inequality, and of progress built through campaigning and protesting
Reviews

Behind the Bastards, with Robert Evans: an infectiously enthusiastic dive into the darkness

Mark Horne -
Behind the Bastards is an irreverent and upbeat dive into often extremely dark subject matter, delivered with infectious enthusiasm.
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