CONTENTS JANUARY 2023
FEATURES
EVERY MONTH
20 When Britain said ‘Oui’ Alwyn Turner charts the United Kingdom’s journey to becoming a member of the European Economic Community in 1973
28 The golden age of pirates Rebecca Simon reveals the factors that sparked a boom in piracy during the 17th and early 18th centuries – and how authorities tackled maritime crime
37 Britain’s greatest archaeological discoveries Susan Greaney highlights eight of the most important and exciting finds spanning 12,000 years of British history
46 Eating for victory During the austere years of the Second World War, a network of communal dining rooms filled empty stomachs for less. Bryce Evans tells the story of British Restaurants
54 Animal attractions Joanne Cormac explores how the role and popularity of British zoos evolved during the 19th century
62 Warrior queen of Arabia Emran El-Badawi introduces an inspiring leader who defeated the Romans and forged an independent Arab state
6 Anniversaries
The Conversation
11 The Conversation The historical precedents to the events of 2022 15 Michael Wood on the modern relevance of China’s greatest poet 17 Hidden Histories: Kavita Puri on Cardiff’s Somalian heritage
18 Letters 52 Q&A Your history questions answered
Books
66 Interview: Geoffrey Parker shares his new research about the Spanish Armada 70 New history books reviewed
Encounters
7 7 Diary: What to see and do this month 82 Podcast: The 19th-century boom in overseas tourism 84 Explore: Iona, Inner Hebrides 86 Holidays: Wellington,
New Zealand
88 Prize crossword
90 My histor y hero
Phil Tufnell picks Denis Compton
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