Volume 1 Issue 7 July 1951

Sir Kenneth Clark discovers echoes of both ancient and modern in a true Renaissance man.

Christopher Sykes delivers a historical backdrop to mid-20th century tension on the Persian Gulf.

Jean Lindsay queries the medieval path of scientific enquiry.

Quentin Bell unveils deeper meanings from the ever-evolving history of fashion and fancy dress.

Sheldon van Auken on the great English historian of the Reformation.

A.J.P. Taylor on one of those surprising outsiders with a touch of mischief – in this case a man whose political career spanned nearly sixty years.