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Chronicling history with brush and paint
(5 minute read) As we celebrate International Women’s Day, Lisa Fraser is inspired by Laura Knight, a woman who overcame the prejudices of her time to become one of Britain’s greatest modern artists.
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Orwell on Religion
(8 minute read) James Bradshaw examines the great writer’s love-hate relationship with faith.
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A tale of two Canalettos
(4 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst reveals the tricks of one of Europe’s great painters and the genius of his lesser-known nephew.
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Wake up and smell the (history of) coffee
(3 minute read) An exhibition in London about coffee culture in the Islamic world might make you look again at the cup in your hand, argues Hajra Rehman.
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From pop to poetry: singer-songwriters who should be taken seriously
(7 minute read) Kevin Murphy reflects on the poetic genius of songs that have become, for many of us, the soundtrack of our lives.
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Beyond the headlines: refugees who enrich our countries
(6 minute read) Saher Ali is an atypical refugee. A student at Oxford University, she explores the rich field of refugee experiences and finds flowers that bloom in the mud.
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The thorn and the papyrus: a tale of two relics
(5 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst looks at the curious world of religious relics.
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The lonely life of the translator
(4 minute read) Monica Sharp explores the experiences of those who only have words for company.
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Are you called to be an intellectual?
(5 minute read) Jessica Hooten Wilson says, “Be brave! The world needs your inquiring mind.”
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Colouring the world: Angélica Dass
(2 minute read) Tulika Bahadur, the founder of OnArtandAesthetics.com, introduces the work and themes of photographer Angélica Dass. For the full interview, click on the link at the bottom of the page.
