Alice Roberts’ history of the late Roman empire dispels the notion of a faith for the poor and oppressed – but lacks an appreciation of why Christ appealed to so many.| New Statesman
In a filmed testimony with Yad Vashem, Holocaust Survivor Ester Gelbelman recalls what happened to her and her family in late December 1941. She says in her testimony, while fighting back tears, “They killed my big brother right next to me. He was twenty-one. The bullet went in here (she points to her head), he Read More| blog.ehri-project.eu
One wet summer over a century ago, Gilbert Jessop gave the country something to be cheerful about.| New Statesman
The history of assassinations, as Simon Ball points out in his book Death to Order, is one of myth-making, bungled plans and unintended consequences.| New Statesman
In this post, I am introducing you to The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, a gripping nonfiction book that intertwines history and true crime. First, we will talk about the fascinating story of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair and the visionary architect Daniel Burnham, who brought it to life despite numerous obstacles.…| Selected Reads
