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Beyond Anglo‑Saxons, Celts and Vikings: DNA uncovers a dynamic history of migration to Britain

The island’s history was marked by mixture and cultural reinvention.

26.05.2026 10

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Jay Silverstein

The Aztec empire’s collapse shows why ruling through coercion and force fails

The Aztec empire succumbed to its own imperial arrogance, alienating neighbours who ultimately helped bring about its downfall.

30.01.2026 10

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Jay Silverstein

Does BBC Civilisations get its four stories of collapse correct? Experts weigh in

The new series attempts to chart the fall of four major empires but doesn’t always get it right.

25.11.2025 10

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Jay Silverstein

Does BBC Civilisations gets its four stories of collapse correct? Experts weigh in

The new series attempts to chart the fall of four major empires but doesn’t always get it right.

24.11.2025 10

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Jay Silverstein

Environmental pressures need not always spark conflict – lessons from history show how crisis can be avoided

As resources become increasingly vulnerable to environmental fluctuations, climate change is often framed as a trigger for violence.

10.09.2025 20

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Jay Silverstein