Colonialism
Are we an oppressor nation?
Marcus Walker responds to an article calling for a re-examination of Britain’s history
Picturing Colonial Africa
Alexander Adams reviews Postcards from Africa: Photographs of the Colonial Era, by Christraud M. Geary
The anarchy lacks context
Dalrymple’s Anarchy says more about about a selling machine somewhat different to the East India Company
An intelligent book on AI? Very nearly
The threat from AI comes from humans placing too much faith in complex but fallible systems
Who Should Be The Next Archbishop of Canterbury?
With the shock resignation of Justin Welby, who will the Great British Public select to lead the Church of England?
Tawdry tales
The Tales of Hoffmann, Royal Opera House
The attractions of extremes
Are we going to become ever more passive consumers of other people’s thoughts and memories?
When geek culture was good
A celebration of Spaced
Am I prepared to help my mum die?
Euthanasia poses impossible questions about life and death
Justin Welby should resign
If sin means anything, how can the Church of England hierarchy be maintained?
Kemi Badenoch won’t save the Conservatives
Her radical credentials are based on pure PR
Trojan horse separatism
Spanish unity is being bartered away in a game of political greed as a Catalan coup-leader is allowed to stroll back into the country
Is Britain closed for business?
Stacks of extra administration will make it even harder for businesses to turn a profit
The 300 Years’ War
How conflict over land ownership shaped conflict over Ireland
