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Top 5 books about early modern witchcraft, chosen by author Ramie Targoff
Top 5 books about early modern witchcraft, chosen by author Ramie Targoff
The Shakespeare's Sisters author's picks five of the best books about witchcraft in early modern times
No, the Cold War hasn't ended. It may have only just begun
No, the Cold War hasn't ended. It may have only just begun
RNLI at 200: Two centuries of quiet heroism and public affection
RNLI at 200: Two centuries of quiet heroism and public affection
John Malkovich on fashion, hope and why beauty is mandatory for the survival of the species
John Malkovich on fashion, hope and why beauty is mandatory for the survival of the species
Happy Valentine's Day! Now, allow me to ruin it for you...
Happy Valentine's Day! Now, allow me to ruin it for you...
Why we need to remember the truth about the Holocaust all year round
Why we need to remember the truth about the Holocaust all year round
What Keir Starmer can learn from Britain's first Labour government – 100 years ago
What Keir Starmer can learn from Britain's first Labour government – 100 years ago
Wim Wenders' Anselm documentary underlines how hard it is to clear the debris of our history
Wim Wenders' Anselm documentary underlines how hard it is to clear the debris of our history
The true story of Christmas you probably never knew – told by The Rest is History podcast hosts
The true story of Christmas you probably never knew – told by The Rest is History podcast hosts
Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It's time to give the people a shot
Bad leadership is the greatest tragedy of human life. It's time to give the people a shot
Harold Wilson's mistress-cum-secretary Marcia Williams was more trailblazer than troublemaker
Harold Wilson's mistress-cum-secretary Marcia Williams was more trailblazer than troublemaker
Marc Bolan: AngelHeaded Hipster doc shows how manic pixie dream boy inspired Nick Cave, U2 and more
Marc Bolan: AngelHeaded Hipster doc shows how manic pixie dream boy inspired Nick Cave, U2 and more
Top 5 books set in historic London, selected by author Mike Delaney
Top 5 books set in historic London, selected by author Mike Delaney
The debris of history surrounds us. So why are we still making the same mistakes?
The debris of history surrounds us. So why are we still making the same mistakes?
Majority of Brits can't name a single Black British historical figure. Here's how we change that
Majority of Brits can't name a single Black British historical figure. Here's how we change that
A fascinating history of Britain told through cake
A fascinating history of Britain told through cake
Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee
Keir Starmer needs to stop worrying about winning next election and learn from Clement Attlee
Top 5 books about Winston Churchill, selected by historian David Reynolds
Top 5 books about Winston Churchill, selected by historian David Reynolds
Black History Month: 12 forgotten Black heroes who defined and redefined modern Britain
Black History Month: 12 forgotten Black heroes who defined and redefined modern Britain
TV historian David Olusoga: 'My family were driven from our home by the National Front'
TV historian David Olusoga: 'My family were driven from our home by the National Front'
Globe making is a dying skill, but I'm keeping the tradition going
Globe making is a dying skill, but I'm keeping the tradition going
Self-portraits: The surprising history of the selfie
Self-portraits: The surprising history of the selfie
The 18th-century astronomer who sparked a modern love story
The 18th-century astronomer who sparked a modern love story
Fixing my mental health with my grandfather's old map
