Max Eisen was a Hungarian Jew. His family were sent to Auschwitz. His mother, grandparents and siblings were separated from him on the platform and were murdered & incinerated within minutes.

He was 15. He survived by working in the infirmary.

My latest interview with @peterfrankopan.bsky.social covers some of the most pressing themes, including the historical roots of #climate change.

‘Colonialism in previous periods, and changes to landscapes,also often caused huge amounts of #environmental damage’

More: tribune.com.pk/story/252160...

The key to all this:

Life tip: Don't argue with people on online platforms. People tend to be more defensive of their opinions and more aggressive with their words. It will only ruin your day and waste your time.

A mob threw tea into Boston Harbour today in 1773 protesting a corrupt executive determined to impose tarrifs on trade to suit the needs of a powerful corporation.

Syria as the historic heart of thr Middle East. My essay in @thetimes.com today

Syria has always shaped the past; Trump ignores it at our peril

www.thetimes.com/article/ca3f...

In which I compare Taylor Swift’s #Eras tour with Mansa Musa’s epic 14th century journey

peterfrankopan.substack.com/p/the-geolog...

I really enjoyed this interview with @vox.com about why I continue to be broadly in favor of humans.

www.vox.com/future-perfe...