Our monthly series sees Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the history hitting the headlines – and what you need to know to make sense of today’s world
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 are joined by Thomas Otte to discuss the history of long-running conflicts, and the factors that may help them come to an end. Plus, a brief history of political in-fighting, and a look at the lessons medieval hygiene might have for today’s era of sewage spills.