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European Atlantis
Central Europe and the genius of Germandom
May 16
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The Life of a Showman
A homage to the fairground, home to one of Britain's last family trades
Apr 4
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The Dogs of War
An eerie battle of satellites, drones and missile launchers is unfolding in Iran
Mar 14
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Dubai-Bashing
Why the British love to hate the Emirati boomtown
Mar 7
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Thomas Browne: Divine Miscellany
The great polymath on urns, worms, and redemption through learning
Feb 28
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Britain needs a new Parliament
Politicians are hiding in the remains of a country which no longer exists
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Why I'm scared of the YIMBYs
To build well, we need greater ambition; but that means greater risk.
Feb 18
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Costco is Conquering Britain
The triumph of super-sized consumerism
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A Century of Art Deco
The marriage of French style and American ambition
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The Silent Superpower
Why China does not get the attention it deserves
Oct 19, 2025
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Parenting as a Craft
What have I embarked on?
Oct 11, 2025
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The Metric Society
We've become obsessed with measuring, quantifying, and rating just about everything
Sep 30, 2025
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