Opinion: Andrew Patterson is enlightened by a compelling book that uses economics to explain the history of the world The ...

Throughout history, floods have wreaked havoc globally, causing immense destruction and loss of life. This article details ...

It is a great feat, following so quickly on the labours of the “Outline,” and all who are interested either in history, in education or in the social progress of the world as a whole ...

The artefacts come from around the known world in the mid 17th century - Asia, Africa, America and Europe. These include sculptures and gems, as well as gold, silver, enamel and natural history ...