Nicholas Lorimer

Whilst our democratic-era politics has had parties and personalities rise and fall since at least 1999, it has in many ways revolved around a battle

This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 1st April 527 Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I

The Transatlantic Alliance – which has existed in some form since 1940 – seems shakier than ever. Europe is angry at what it sees as

I guess I should have known better. Watching the State of the Nation Address 2025 (SONA) live in anticipation of a briefing I would be

This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 17th January 1608 – Emperor Susenyos I of Ethiopia surprises an Oromo

Syria is a country with an unhappy history.  Since its establishment in 1920, it has been badly ruled by autocrats and foreign powers. Even before

This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 5th December 1995 – Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lanka’s government announces

This Week in the World sheds light on events and personalities around the globe that may not have made the headlines Ukraine-Russia war A Chinese

This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 27th November 1978 – The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) is founded in

Despite what you may read, or may believe, materially, life in 2024 for the majority of human beings is close to or is the best