We invited four leading World War One historians and Cambridge authors to explore the main reasons for the outbreak of The Great War. Around the table are Jack S. Levy, William Mulligan, Thomas Otte, and John C. G. Röhl.
Read MoreWith Germany on fire in the World Cup, Alan McDougall, the author of The People’s Game, explains the legacy of football in East Germany and the political power behind the sport.
Read MoreMarci A. Hamilton, the author of an updated edition of God vs. the Gavel, gives her take on today's controversial Supreme Court decision in the hotly-debated Hobby Lobby case.
Read MorePanayiotis Tzamalikos, the editor and translator of An Ancient Commentary on the Book of Revelation, explains his work on the Scholia in Apocalypsin.
Read MoreWorld Cup-watchers, enjoy an excerpt from The Cambridge Companion to Football. As you cheer on your team, remember the power of football (or soccer) to unite people across countries, cultures, and languages.
Read MoreDavid, the biblical king of Israel, has a compelling cultural legacy. In David, King of Israel, and Caleb in Biblical Memory, Jacob L. Wright examines biblical accounts to present a more complete portrait of the famous leader.
Read MoreThe Great War was also one of the first modern wars, involving advanced combat technology like gas, submarines, machine guns, and tanks. Explore the fascinating technological advancements that made World War I one of the greatest—and deadliest—conflicts in history.
Read MoreAs we await the Supreme Court’s decision in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby this week, we at fifteeneightyfour have created a roundup of all the information you need on the case before the decision is issued. The decision over whether a corporation’s religious freedom allow it to deny contraceptive care to its female employees on religious grounds will […]
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