James ThomasThe Medieval Key WorkersBetween 1346 and 1351 the Black Death swept across Europe. First from the east along trade routes to Italy before spreading to northern…Aug 1, 20221Aug 1, 20221
James ThomasHow do City and Liverpool 2021/22 compare to Manchester United 1998/99?You may have seen several articles over the past few weeks from the likes of Jamie Carragher calling Manchester City vs Liverpool “the…Apr 19, 2022Apr 19, 2022
James ThomasThis season was an opportunity for Marcus Rashford which has slipped awayWayne Rooney was blunt.Apr 6, 2022Apr 6, 2022
James ThomasShark Tales: the oldest shark attack, the shark attack survivor who became a lord mayor, and the…Shark attack. The very phrase brings a particular fear. At a silent, malevolent force dragging us to our death. Once calm, azure water…Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022
James ThomasHow that *one* thing we all ‘know’ about Egyptian Mummies might be wrongAncient Egypt: land of pyramids, animal-headed gods, pharaohs’ curses, and mummies. It’s fair to say that, perhaps out of any civilisation…Sep 12, 20211Sep 12, 20211
James ThomasThe Pressing Issue: why Manchester City could have been looking at the wrong Spurs striker (and how…HARRY KANE PRESSES LESS THAN SERGIO AGUEROAug 27, 2021Aug 27, 2021
James ThomasWhat the statistics tell us: five lessons for England from Euro 2020Success has many parents, failure is an orphan. The England men’s football team which has brought so much joy to a nation the past few…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
James ThomasJohnson’s Gamble: hoping the COVID-19 chain stays brokenThere is no gambling like politics.Jul 18, 2021Jul 18, 2021
James ThomasThis (Could Be) England 2021: the alternate Euro squadFootball, like life, is full of those ‘sliding doors’ moments. What if Ali Bin Nasser had spotted Diego Maradona’s handball against England…Jun 13, 2021Jun 13, 2021
James ThomasGive Me Liberty or Give Me Death: The liberal case for lockdown“Give me liberty or give me death”Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021