The decline of quality: How did we end up wearing rubbish?
Following Black Friday weekend, this article looks at the reasons for the decline in clothing quality over the years - from the introduction of synthetic fibres in the 1940s, to…
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How to Talk to Climate Deniers: a Short Guide
Talking to climate deniers can be frustrating. How do you try and explain something that seems so obvious? 99.9% of scientists agree that humans are altering the climate- with the…
Saltburn and the allure of the English summer
Columns Editor Orla Compton discusses why we are obsessed with the portrayal of English Summertime in books and movies.
Suella Braverman and her lifestyle choices
Esme Bell considers ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman, and her startling impact on UK politics
The legend behind the Holy Grail
Jane Rance delves into the medieval literature that formed the legend of the Holy Grail.
A fashion analysis of Coriolanus Snow in the latest addition to ‘The Hunger Games’
In this article, our editor-in-chief analyses Coriolanus Snow's fashion in the latest addition to the hugely successful franchise, The Hunger Games.
When was the ‘New Monarchy’ in Medieval England?
‘New Monarchy’ and the Tudor Revolution in Government What is “New Monarchy’? ‘New Monarchy’ is a term used to describe the monarch’s consolidation of power by unifying their respective nations,…
Are university rankings really that important?
Emily O'Mullane explores whether university rankings are helpful indicators for prospective students.
Why is it “better to have loved and lost” than “never to have loved at all”?
Zara Dewing suggests an answer for one of life's most pressing questions: why should we love in the face of the reality that everything will eventually be lost?
Sofia Coppola : ‘for the girls’
Tamzin Meadows discusses director Sofia Coppola, exploring her strikingly feminine form (often seen as contradictory to her subject matter), and how this has lead to her wide female cult following.