The atheists' desire to reject all forms of religion has led to the formation of a new, irrational and intolerant, secular faith

The current fiscal crisis in Europe has already led to an erosion of democracy. Lessons from history need to be learnt — the political role of technocrats must be curbed

A New Poem

China was in its sights, but the Spanish court's dithering meant the nation's conquistadors would never plant their flag on the Middle Kingdom