(Click on the images to get a taste of the articles featured in the Economist Historical Archive)
The Economic Downturn - Investigate, for example, the Great Depression of 1929 and the 1930s, the Secondary Banking Crisis of 1973–75 and the slump of the 1990s.
The War on Afghanistan – Study Afghanistan’s turbulent past from the war with Russia to the US and UK involvement
British Prime Minister David Cameron - Who is David Cameron? Take a look at some articles marking David Cameron's entrance to the forefront of British politics
US Presidents – Whilst everyone’s talking about America’s new President, Barack Obama, take a look at what makes a good President by looking at the highs and lows of past leaders
