CEO Opinion Piece: Trump and the History of Tariffs

So, Donald Trump has massively destabilised the US and global economies with his pursuit of tariffs. His policies are widely ridiculed by economists. Yet tariffs are according to Trump “a very beautiful thing”. Who is right? And how can history help us decide? Trump’s politics are sometimes seen and proclaimed as a radical and different […]

ITV Granada coverage showcases the fantastic work of students and staff at a Parallel Histories Debate Conference.

We were thrilled to have one of our fantastic debate conferences covered by the team at ITV Granada. The debate day, hosted by Royal Lancaster Grammar School, brought children from across the North of England and Scotland together to debate the Israel/Palestine conflict, and the extent of success for the US Civil Rights Movement. Watch […]

Misinformation, Riots and Racism; Our best defence lies in education.

As I start work as the new Chief Executive of Parallel Histories, I am forcibly struck by the fact that our work in resourcing schools to teach about contested history has never been more necessary and essential. The riots in the UK after the tragic murders in Southport have been a body blow to our […]