Holy Roman Empire
The roots of Germany
Jeremy Black discusses German identity in the 700 years between Charlemagne and the Reformation
The 300 Years’ War
How conflict over land ownership shaped conflict over Ireland
America will be fine
The American system is far more resilient than it looks
Bursary school
Refuse to play the poverty card
A wealth of glorious objects and images
A new book about the discovery of classical sculptures and frescoes is itself a real treasure
Soporific Starmer
The Prime Minister appears to be making a virtue of his own dullness
When real Rivals fought over TV
The hit adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel reflects the ITV franchise battles
Why can’t there be more vampires?
Bloodsucking, in various more or less metaphorical guises, is after all opera’s happiest place
Taking the liberal mask off prohibition
The case for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is morally and economically unsound
Parable of the talent
Was there ever a more dispiriting line-up of Scrooges than those offered to festive audiences in 2024?
Light in the darkness
In conversation with Nigel Biggar about his career and the work of the Pharos Foundation
Sectarianism contra socialism
How did “left-wing” MPs end up voting for the VAT exemption for private schools?
