Escobar is both a hero and a villain, depending on who you ask. His name is indisputably the most famous of all the drug kingpins. Find out more about his rise and fall, and what made him so unique
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The Man Who Never Was – Operation Mincemeat
One of the most remarkable stories in intelligence history, Operation Mincemeat is a true tale of wartime subterfuge that modern spy writers could only dream of inventing.
Galois – Maths’ Rock and Roll Star
You might not have ever considered that maths has a history. But it does, and it can be just as visceral and exciting as the rest of history. This is the story of Galois, maths’ rock and roll star.
The History Book 