History

The Hype Cycle Is Older Than the Internet

The AI-expert wave looks new because the tools are new. The shape under it is ancient — and recognising the shape doesn't make you immune, it just gives you somewhere to stand.

Book Review: SPQR by Mary Beard

A thousand years of Roman history that feels uncomfortably relevant to the present. Dense start, brilliant payoff.

Book Review: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee

This review of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee explores the emotional weight, historical significance, and why every history-lover should read it (even when it hurts).