On the Shoulders of Dwarves
The greatest discoveries are often made not by choosing between science and the humanities, but by refusing to recognise the divide.
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The Obliteration of Memory
Empires are conquered twice: first by armies, and then by the erasure of memory.
The Art of the Draw
Not every deadlock is a stalemate, and not every defeat is a checkmate. Chess teaches us the difference.
Brave New Game
Every generation believes it has discovered a better way to improve humanity. Inevitably, it begins by rewriting the rules.
Milton’s Cosmic Game of Chess
Some games determine kingdoms. Milton imagined one that determined the destiny of mankind.
The Howard Staunton Society Dinner at L'Escargot
On Friday, 14th November 2025, The Howard Staunton Society marked a historic milestone in its 30-year history with a sold-out black-tie revival…