Writing the first draft of history

Where newspapers came from

From print to AI, any major innovation in communication technology follows much the same trajectory. We start with technological fascination, which generates a massive influx of development capital, o

The Dream Factory: London’s First Playhouse and the ...

The posthumous reputation of James VI and I

Why books that became beloved classics struggled to find their way into print

I must extend my huge thanks to Jon Winder for his excellent article Swings and Roundabouts (July). I am currently scribbling notes which I hope to turn into a memoir of my childhood, and one chapter