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David Horspool

David Horspool

David Horspool is a historian and is the Times Literary Supplement's history editor.

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Aloha from Hawaii - David Horspool
Blog | By David Horspool | Jun 25, 2026

Aloha from Hawaii - David Horspool

A British Museum show revealed the mighty influence of the Pacific kingdom.

London’s dynamic duo. By David Horspool
Blog | By David Horspool | Jun 24, 2026

London’s dynamic duo. By David Horspool

George IV and John Nash gave the capital a glorious facelift, 200 years ago
Do mention the Mughals. David Horspool
Blog | By David Horspool | Feb 12, 2026

Do mention the Mughals. David Horspool

Narendra Modi, the Indian PM, is censoring a great civilisation

The Tragic Brilliance of Anne Frank's Diary - David Horspool
Regulars | By David Horspool

The Tragic Brilliance of Anne Frank's Diary - David Horspool

David Horspool remembers the brilliance of Anne Frank's Diary on Holocaust Day
History: Cheapside Hoard wasn’t so cheap
Blog | By David Horspool | Oct 02, 2025

History: Cheapside Hoard wasn’t so cheap

A new book reveals the secrets behind a treasure trove of Tudor jewellery

History: The Battle over the British Empire. By David Horspool
Blog | By David Horspool | Oct 01, 2025

History: The Battle over the British Empire. By David Horspool

In colonial debates, why do people ignore other empires?
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