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Scottish poet Robert Burns' depoliticised modern image overshadows his radical history Robert Burns, born on this day in 1759, is the iconic Scottish poet. That much is well-known. But what’s ofte … read more

Trying to influence the Liberal Party wasn't working, so the UK labour movement changed tack in the 1890s... The Labour Party, created in 1906, wasn’t the first party of labour in the U.K. On th … read more

The Fabian Society, both lauded and criticised for its gradualism, played a key role in the development of socialism in Britain On this day in 1884, the Fabian Society was created in London. And a … read more

His commitment to reform, rather than independence for the Philippines, wasn't enough to save him on this day in 1896 Everybody’s heard of Ho Chi Minh but fewer know about José Rizal (1861-1896). … read more

Born on Christmas Eve, he was one of the most bizarre radicals of the 19th century The radical past contains a range of characters. Mixed in with the legions of principled and disciplined activist … read more