Political figures
Some of the key players in history get our expert once-over:
Crying all the way to the White House?
Society blogger Engin F Isin asks if Hillary Clinton's New Hampshire win was helped by showing some emotion?
The prime conductor
She played a key role in the rescue of slaves and the abolition movement - many consider Harriet Tubman her people's Moses.
Dictator or democratic trailblazer?
A brutal, joyless dictator or the man who set in train the democracy we enjoy today? Whatever you feel about Cromwell's achievements, it's undeniable he was puritan made.
What inspired Marx?
His philosophy has outlived many States which claimed to be based on it, but what inspired Marx?
The man of rights
From the Town Council in Lewes to national hero in France and America is quite a journey - discover more about the philosophy and life of Thomas Paine.
The Marx before the ism
Separate the man from the application of his ideas and take a fresh look at Marx.Please wait while loading. You must have JavaScript enabled to view star ratings.
