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The Lampedusa Cross
(4 minute read) The Lampedusa Cross in London’s British Museum is both a sign of contradiction and a sign of hope, as Jill Cook discovers.
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The realism of magic and the magic of reality
(6 minute read) Jaqueline Silverio reveals why children’s books are not just for children.
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“Autonomy is one of the joys of encountering art”
(4 minute read) It’s not just about the exhibits. Even in Covid-times, museums and galleries should also consider the quality of the visitors’ experience, argues Tascha von Uexkull.
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Sex and sexism in Italian theatre
(6 minute read) Isabella De Maddalena investigates a new project trying to right the wrongs, on stage and off stage.
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Panning for gold in thrift stores
(4 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst finds life lessons in a cracked teacup.
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When tigers used to smoke: why we still love fairy stories
(8 minute read) Our PC world can’t stop us loving these ancient tales. Martin Duran Lopez examines why.
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A taste of that French joie de vivre
(5 minute read) Jaqueline Silverio recommends three books which will help you discover something of the Gallic spirit of freedom and adventure.
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When you just can’t write a word …
(4 minute read) Ida Nieves explores the strange phenomenon of Writer’s Block.
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Lichfield Cathedral & Vaccine Centre: ‘here to facilitate wholeness and healing’
(2 minute read) Lichfield Cathedral seems an unusual site for a Covid vaccination centre, but through his photo reportage and interview with Canon Jan McFarlane, Sean Organ captures a deeper meaning in this being a place that provides good health.
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Death of a prince: and now …?
The passing of Prince Philip marks not only the end of an era, but, as Alex Osborn notes, raises important questions about the future of the British Royal Family.
