What’s the Deal With Medieval Castles Anyway?
On one level, medieval castles don’t make sense. They’re imposing, sure. But can’t an invading army just march right past them, laughing all the way? Castles a...
Category: History
Reflections on The Darkest Hour
I felt both pleasure and a measure of frustration watching The Darkest Hour, partly for reasons that are unfair to the movie as a work of art. The Darkest Hour ...
The Limited Historical Legacy of the Magna Carta
Daniel Hannan has published a paen to the Magna Carta, a charter of rights and freedoms signed by King John of England in 1215 after he faced a revolt of his ba...