21st Century

Expert history articles and analysis about the global events of the 21st century…

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Packham and Frankopan - Climate WL

Chris Packham & Peter Frankopan: can history help tackle the climate crisis? . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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History Behind the Headlines: political memoirs, fuel and access to nature . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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HEX_Voices_Michael Wood

Michael Wood on crafting a national narrative “We need a meaningful story for the new generation – our composite union” . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Former British prime minister Ramsay MacDonald sitting behind a desk

Where does the term ‘champagne socialist’ come from?

US President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump

Are older leaders better? Here’s what history tells us

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Historical apologies & female leaders: History behind the headlines . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Alan Bates (played by Toby Jones) in the TV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office (Photo by ITV Plc)

The Post Office scandal: the history behind the British institution . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Ben Willbond as Henry VIII

“It’s rare that a television show actually changes people’s lives”: 15 years of Horrible Histories . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Jon working at the 12th-century Lanercost Priory in Cumbria, which was once home to an Augustinian order.

My life in history Geospatial imaging analyst at Historic England . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Cinemas in New York City, circa 1970.

Quiz History on the screen

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History Behind the Headlines: ageing politicians & new names for the London Overground . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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The EU: from Maastricht to Brexit . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Howard with his dad in front of a blue plaque.

My life in history Blue plaques historian at English Heritage . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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History Behind the Headlines: the post office, US elections & digitisation debate . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi is held aloft by his team after clinching a division title in 1960.

A brief history of American football and the Super Bowl