Thomas Barnett · Manchester Historian

Behind The Headlines | Thomas Barnett

“To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge – to convert our good words into good deeds – in a new alliance for progress – More »

Features | Thomas Barnett

To the British observer, the American celebration of Thanksgiving can seem quite a strange and alien affair. In fact Thanksgiving stems from the tradition in many European countries of celebrating More »

History Lesson, History You Should Know | Thomas Barnett

He wasn’t an anarchist. He didn’t manage to blow up parliament. He wasn’t even the mastermind behind the Gunpowder plot. Why then do we remember Guy Fawkes in the way More »

Behind The Headlines | Thomas Barnett

The region occupied by the people of Israel and Palestine has seen more than a thousand years of bloodshed. Modern conflict follows a long line of violent history. Historically the More »

Behind The Headlines | Thomas Barnett

“I don’t actually know why you would want to interview me” Professor Szechi remarked, turning from his computer screen filled with the labour of hours of marking. Between us lay More »