A new kind of world

How Cecil Rhodes seized on new technology

What supernatural folklore reveals about human nature

Your interesting feature about the role of medieval warhorses in shaping British history (August) reminded me of a subsequent occasion in which horsepower became a critical factor. In April 1660, with

In short, yes: the Victorians did indeed think eating mummified remains pilfered from ancient Egyptian tombs was a good idea, although they did not come up with the idea themselves. The morbid practic

When we are asked who invented the railways, we can confidently say we did – Britain. But precisely who was involved and how it all developed is a long story. By the end of the 18th century, the Indus

How do you feel about the future? When I ask people this question, I get a consistent mix of responses: apprehension, dread, worry, resignation and perhaps some curiosity. These sentiments are widely