In the first of our new monthly series, Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss history hitting the headlines – and what you need to make sense of today’s world

By Matt Elton

Published: Tuesday, 10 October 2023 at 06:35 AM


Our new monthly series explores the historical stories hitting the headlines – and the way in which the past informs today’s world. In this episode, regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the long roots of Chinese espionage, why Wells is a popular historical tourist destination, and more.