Why did the Dutch go mad for tulips?
Jack Farrant explores the context in which the Tulip Mania of 1636-7 developed and looks at potential modern parallels.
History
European Witch-hunting and the Pendle Witches
Celebrating Halloween by exploring how the story of the Pendle Witches forms a part of the wider European witch-hunting craze of the Early Modern period.
Boo season: the romantic origins of Halloween
Maia Cuschera delves into the forgotten romantic customs of Halloween
Egyptian-Israeli Peace: 45 Years On
Today, the 27th of October, marks forty-five years since Menachem Begin and Mohamed Anwar Al-Sadat were awarded the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for having negotiated peace between Egypt and Israel,…
Poland: the defeat of populists, ramifications for Europe, Ukraine and liberals
Poland's return to the European mainstream and its implication for Poland, Europe and Liberals!
Have we been unfair to Æthelred the Unready?
Jack Farrant explores whether Æthelred the Unready deserves his poor legacy
Neglecting the North: Margaret Thatcher, Rishi Sunak and the North/South divide
The Tory party conference 2023, held recently in Manchester, has stirred up frustration among many people in the north of England following Rishi Sunak’s announcement to abandon HS2. To many,…
The history of Durham University
Welcome to the first Editor's Note of the year. In this article, Kirsten Meek examines the history of Durham University, exploring its evolution from 1832 to present day.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad: what we can learn today
Jade Barnes gives a commentary on Harriet Tubman’s life and the accomplishments of the Underground Railroad, asking what we can learn from the figure today.
Andrew Tate, Donald Trump and Witchcraft: anti-feminism in the media
Jade Barnes gives a commentary on the demonisation of women and the rise of anti-feminism in the mainstream media.