We must learn from our history to avoid repeating it

In recent weeks, the crescendo of voices debating a possible third world war within the next few years is getting louder. Our leaders, would-be leaders and ranking and ex-military are advocating an increase in defence spending, a “citizens army”, and increasing munitions production, all in expectation of a war against China, Russia, North Korea or Iran. The world’s political tectonic plates are rapidly shifting away from Western dominance to a world where others also demand to be allowed to live according to their own beliefs. Dennis Fitzgerald Address supplied Faker than a Barbie doll People who claim not to understand the big fuss around the Oscar snubs of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig seem somewhat disingenuous to me. Stephen Bloom Canterbury Art imitates life As a classic boat enthusiast, I was persuaded to watch the last episode of The Traitors having been told there was a cameo appearance by Provident, one of our more well-known historic boats.