Mark Pierce

A new take on the history of the world starts 3.8 billion years ago and offers conclusions about our future.

In an attempt to control 19th century trade with India and China, Britain dumped tea and resorted to a new addictive drug.

Seeking perfection among the dead ends, red herrings and lost causes, a lover of espionage lists the must-haves.

A new book explores the power of literature on history's battlefields.

Australia’s top envoys can draw out the best, whether professionals or politicians.

Your weekly Interpreter feature about issues, resources and helpful distractions that might otherwise be missed.

Yes Minister, indeed.

When can personal responsibility be dissolved into collective culpability?

Could Canada cope? Might Australia? Two books on the “vice in the chest and tightness in the stomach” prospect.