This blog aims to be a repository for book reviews, mainly of books on ancient and medieval history, but also on early Christianity, the historical Jesus, atheism, scepticism and philosophy. There was an error in this gadget. New Blog - History for Atheists.

The Day Parliament Burned Down. Caroline Shenton is a public historian, archivist and writer. Whether you love her books, want a talk, or need some consultancy, find out more here. The Day Parliament Burned Down. I just wanted to thank you for your invaluable help advising on the House of Lords interiors.

The history of astronomy and astrology in context. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Philadelphia Area Center for History of Science.

This one-day conference organised by our Edinburgh postgrads Anne Peale and Richard Sobolewski looks terrific. Download the full programme as a pdf here. The ordinary ebb and flow of coastal sediments at Portobello beach has temporarily exposed the outline of the old harbour and sea walls. Though the existence of the harbour has been well documented. Particularly in light of rescue archaeology work undertaken for the Harbour Green.

Exploring the heterodox in science, religion, and politics. Problem of Disenchantment in paperback. Today I have signed a contract for the paperback version of my second book,. Publication date still to follow.

Science, research policy and evidence-based policy making. Systematically gathered and analysed evidence is important, because it challenges myths and prejudices that we all have a tendency to develop. Sometimes these myths are important for innovation or policy, but other times they are just plain interesting. In the latter class, a fascinating study.

The basis of the cartography is Ptolemaeus with obvious additions from other ancient Greek sources as well as. The Travels of Sir John Mandeville. The Travels of Marco Polo.

Moths circle around the light. The icy mountains of Pluto. Going nowhere now, dreaming. Moon above the park, July. The icy mountains of Pluto.

when the principle of evolution is generally accepted, as it surely will be before long, the dispute between the monogenists and polygenists will die a silent and unobserved death.