Shakespeare's wooden universe: London's old Globe Theatre.
The theater world of late 16th century London was an amazing panoply of egos, creativity, architecture and politics.
Sean Munger
Historic Painting: Winter Scene on Broadway by Hippolyte Sebron, 1855.
There's a lot going on in this famous scene of Manhattan in a mid-19th century winter.
The lesson from medieval history that Putin didn't learn.
It's dangerous to rely on mercenaries. They may turn on you. Why didn't Putin know this?
The world turned upside down: Brexit, seven years on.
Seven years ago, this is what I thought Brexit would mean. I think I got it right.
The Leader is unavailable: The legend of Stalin's post-invasion breakdown.
Was Stalin so upset by the German invasion that he collapsed and went on a bender? Or is it a myth?
Historic Photo: Dining saloon of the SS Great Eastern, 1859.
Your table is ready aboard the Great Eastern. Hope you're not in a hurry!
