Why everybody should be reading Michael Chabon
On the few occasions that I have been asked what my dissertation is about, I have answered, hesitatingly, “an author. . . He’s Jewish-American. . . He’s actually still alive.…
2021
The thing about house plants
Anna Stringer reflects on the progress of her house plants, and considers if you have to be good at a hobby in order to enjoy it.
The Rest is History: Podcast Review
In this article Sally Holden reviews The Rest is History podcast presented by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.
Channel migrant crossings: tension and uncertainty brews between France and the UK
Victoria Cheng discusses the increased tension between France and the UK over increased channel crossings of late.
Get stirring and get wishing: the ultimate guide to stir up Sunday!
Kate Langton explores the fascinating story behind stir up Sunday and shares her favourite Christmas pudding recipe.
Top 3 drama performances with amazing lighting design you can watch online
Lumière wasn't enough? These amazing lighting designs will warm your heart just as much as the Lumière festival did, and you don’t have to leave the comfort of your bed.
Good COP or bad COP: was the conference a success?
Lia Windsor looks optimistically at the progress we made from COP26.
Two big Autumn Budget headlines, and what they mean for the UK economy
The Budget, also known as the Financial statement, is an annual statement given in the House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer (currently Rishi Sunak).Its contents are the…
My courage comes from you
In this poem, Connie uses moving and visceral imagery to depict her relationship with her mother amidst adversity.
NFTs in gaming: is the future digital?
Is crypto the future of games and virtual worlds? From SquareEnix's NFT projects to Facebook's rebranding to Meta, tech and gaming companies begin restructuring and experimenting with new infrastructures.