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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.
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Child’s play
(4 minute read) In this poetic exploration, Joseph Evans is learning - and helps us to learn - what it means to be a child.
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Christmas through the mist
(1 minute read) This poem is part of a collection of poetry by Richard Bauckham entitled Tumbling into Light.
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The hidden meaning of Christmas art
(5 minute read) Carolyn Morrison offers a guide to the meaning and message of Christmas through five very different artworks, from Bruegel to Banksy.
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Van Gogh revealed
(6 minute read) Forget the paintings, read his letters to discover the real Vincent, says Lisa Fraser.
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Life lessons in an art gallery
(5 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst finds surprisingly modern insights in the work of an 18th century French artist.
