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

6 Anniversaries

The Conversation

• The Conversation The historical precedents to the events of 2022
• Michael Wood on the modern relevance of China’s greatest poet
• Hidden Histories: Kavita Puri on Cardiff’s Somalian heritage
• Letters
• Q&A Your history questions answered

Books

• Interview: Geoffrey Parker shares his new research about the Spanish Armada
• New history books reviewed

Encounters

• Diary: What to see and do this month
• Podcast: The 19th-century boom in overseas tourism
• Explore: Iona, Inner Hebrides
• Holidays: Wellington, New Zealand
• Prize crossword

62 Warrior queen of Arabia

Emran El-Badawi introduces an inspiring leader who defeated the Romans and forged an independent Arab state

• My history hero Phil Tufnell picks Denis Compton

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