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2023 will be remembered for more than quirky new phrases.
Pyjamas all Christmas day or a jaunty festive silk scarf, these five trends should be brought back this holiday.
Thanks to detailed menu records from Kew Palace kitchens, we have a fascinating picture of the Christmas foods that were popular in the royal palaces.
Scrooge was a neglected child whose trauma haunted him into old age.
A new generation of Irish musicians is using music not just as entertainment but as a powerful tool for social commentary.
These books had our academics gripped until their final pages.
For many people, the royal Christmas broadcast is a festive tradition that brings comfort, reassurance and a connection to the past.
Dawn of the Nugget has appealing new characters, emotional depth and distinctly British humour.
Evidence suggests that writing was probably invented in southern Iraq sometime before 3000BC. But what happened next?
The end of E3 heralds a seismic shift for the gaming industry and players alike.
These stories allow for beautiful explorations of the British countryside, and the female-focused approach that Ghibli have become known for.
These are the shows that had our creative experts glued to the small screen in 2023.
One prominent theme is a reevaluation of Ireland’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Once teeming with life, many of Britain’s wartime airfields are abandoned and full of the ghostly memories.
The Wrong Trousers introduced viewers to the endeavours of Feathers McGraw, a silent criminal mastermind penguin.
An expensive purchase price may not guarantee that your product will hold its value.
A wild and fun ride through the wackier bits of Medieval life.
An expert explains the subconscious effects of hearing nostalgic music on our shopping behaviour.
The two symphonies show different sides to Mahler’s musical sensibilities as he shifted from from the late-Romantic to early Modernist,
Lyrics have changed for a myriad of reasons, including evolving social mores and sometimes simply because the artist wants a change.
As Kenya marks 60 years of independence, we explore how much one song can tell you about the politics of a new nation. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
An oil-painted instant cult classic, the Game Awards nominees and more.
The game’s expansive world thrives on creative play where every choice has a unique outcome depending on how you play.
Ridley Scott’s film is not intended to paint a romanticised image of Napoleon, but rather immerse the viewer in the dilemmas and complexities of power.