History

The Explainer The bloody and intractable issue of Kashmir has flared up once again

By The Week UK Published 18 May 25

The Explainer Fifty years ago the US made its final, humiliating exit from Vietnam

By The Week Staff Published 11 May 25

Today's Big Question Donald Trump's rebranding of commemoration as 'Victory Day for World War Two' underlines breakdown of post-war transatlantic alliance

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 8 May 25

Under the Radar A human skeleton definitively shows damage from a lion's bite

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 30 April 25

In depth Release of remaining classified documents could shed light on whether shooter acted alone or was part of wider conspiracy

By The Week UK Last updated 18 March 25

Under the Radar Frustration is growing with 'corrupt' and impoverished republic, and many pin their hopes on Gyanendra – who gave up the throne 17 years ago

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 16 March 25

The Explainer The civil rights leader gave furious clarity to black anger in the 1960s, but like several of his contemporaries met with a violent end

By The Week UK Published 23 February 25

Under The Radar Researchers used artificial intelligence to 'virtually unwrap' ancient document

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 10 February 25

In Depth The countries are bound together by history and geography, but Putin sees danger in that symbiosis

By Peter Weber, The Week US Last updated 6 February 25

The Explainer True stories of feral children

By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated 30 January 25

The Explainer Nations have often been at odds with each other over geographic titles

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 28 January 25

In The Spotlight Institution is heading for a rebrand after a string of controversies

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 24 January 25