Historical Fiction from Sir Walter Scott to Georgette Heyer and Hilary Mantel Until the 1970s, historical fiction was a scorned genre that...
To Blame or Not to Blame? The Medical Profession and Blame Culture Traditionally, medicine has been taught by imitation, apprenticeship and humiliation...
The Hidden Face of British Gardening Gardening has been big business since the 17th century, but how can we measure its growth and economic importance?
The Creeping Paralysis of Drought Water shortage is an increasingly common challenge to development in...
The Plane Forest: Does the City have the Right Trees? The City of London actively seeks to make the most...
Locally 'Green': Does it Make a Difference? Are local environmental organisations merely groups of white, middle class...
The Spanish Culture of Charles I's Court Heir to the throne Charles I made a secret trip to win the hand of a princess. For eight months he was the guest of the Spanish king in Madrid.