Nicholas Lorimer

At first glance South Africa’s politics don’t really look that interesting. A country with a racially segregated past elects a radical far-left[1] party (the ANC)

In the closing months of the Second World War in Europe, the Allies were advancing towards Germany, but faced the formidable Siegfried Line of fortifications.

Macgyver Mukwevho, better known as “MacG”, the country’s biggest podcaster, has managed to kick up a good old-fashioned cancel mob. Normally I wouldn’t feel the

This Week in History recalls memorable and decisive events and personalities of the past. 18th April 1943 – In Operation Vengeance, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is killed

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