Our Editors

Ancient world and archaeology

Helena writes about digs, ruins and the ancient world, and about the scientists who keep proving the textbooks wrong.

Modern history

Thomas covers the wars, leaders and turning points of the last two centuries, with a soft spot for the stories that never made it into class.

Nostalgia and pop culture

Ruth writes about the fads, films and music of the decades within living memory, and still owns most of the records.

Mysteries and discoveries

Daniel chases the unexplained: vanished ships, odd fossils and legends with just enough evidence to keep people arguing.