The first empire documented by contemporary historians was the Persian empire founded by Cyrus, in the sense of a polity that dominates lots of different peoples without seeking to exterminate or ass… (View Post)

A baffling amount of it was actually that economic powers coerced or persuaded the UK government into politically backing their adventures. Most famously the power of the East India Company in Parlia… (View Post)

It's a lot cheaper to defect or de-activate when the alternative is no longer a loony enabler of anti-Semitism. (View Post)

The City and the East End and East London are up. Barely needs saying. West End and West London are maybe down. Is it true that Marble Arch used to be some kind of tourist destination?! Not sure if t… (View Post)

Dom's going to make sure his rifle is empty by firing it at a dog. (View Post)