Written by Bjorn Mottoulle September 1942, the Director of Naval Intelligence authorised the formation of the Special Intelligence Unit after receiving a proposal from Ian Fleming, who would later be known as the author of the James Bond novels. His proposal came after reading about the “Abwehr Kommando” better known as Germany’s intelligence unit. His… Read More 30 Assault Unit: Ian Fleming’s Red Indians
Written by Kelci Woolley A suffragette was a member of an activist women’s organisation throughout the early 20th century who, under the banner “Votes for Women”, fought for the right to vote in public elections. The term “suffragette” refers to members of the British Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), a woman only movement founded in… Read More 1913 Derby Day Stunt
Written by Shawna Healey The economic benefits of preserving nature now outweighs the potential profit for exploiting the land for human use. A collaborative effort between a team of international experts led by the University of Cambridge and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) have analysed dozens of sites spanning six continents,… Read More The economic benefits of preserving wildlife now outweighs exploiting it for human use
Written by Samuel Scott Throughout history, the conundrum of whether events themselves or the actions of those involved possess greater agency is a pertinent one. What is often omitted, however, from discussions of historical and cultural determinism is the role of geopolitics (the intersection of geography and politics). For all too often, geography and its… Read More Geopolitics: A Lesson in Diplomatic Expediency
A Little Insight 