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Gurnah won the prize for his “uncompromising and compassionate” look at the “effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugees”.
Outdated and harmful ideas associated with certain south-east England accents are still pervasive, according to new research.
A sign of evil? A look at the use of facial disfigurement in James Bond films.
Attending, debating or simply following COP26? Here’s why you should be reading science fiction.
Remembered for his flowery designs, many forget that William Morris was also a very successful and skilled poet.
Abolition in the UK tends to focus on the work of Yorkshireman William Wilberforce but there were many Black abolitionists whose tireless work has been forgotten.
The sporting world is finally opening up for all athletes.
From celebratory calypsos to more critical reggae tracks, Black British music has had a huge influence on the evolving sound of football.
The imagery of the title track holds striking similarities with the LGBTQ+ pride flag.
Davis’s ability to innovate and incorporate other genres into his jazz has left a lasting impact on music.
An astronomer’s guide to all the colours of the sky.
One of the greatest science fiction writers, Asimov’s work has had a lasting effect thanks to his prescient takes on technology, climate collapse and humanity’s future.
It’s a painful irony that a multi-billion pound industry, purporting to mirror real life is essentially erasing women’s stories from our screens.
The Nirvana baby lawsuit serves as a timely reminder to parents to be careful about what they are sharing about their children online.
The album cover was inspired by Kurt Cobain’s fascination with underwater births.
British TV is at its best when representing the modern reality of the country.
Royal satire has softened over the last 300 years, but audiences are more sensitive to barbs against the institution.
Criminal reads to warm your autumn nights.
People have always wanted others to know they’re smart, and what better way to do that than with clothes?
Data from the UK Musician’s Union shows that half of their members have experienced sexual harassment at work.
When people think about how AI might ‘go wrong’, most probably picture malevolent computers trying to cause harm. But what if we should be more worried about them seeking pleasure?
More than cliches for lazy journalists, ‘snowclones’ are creative devices that have helped people digest the shock of the pandemic a little better.
There is a lot of classical music written in response to the terrible events of 9/11, however, not all of it should have been written.
With streaming, people listen to individual tracks but the Mercury Prize is all about albums, is it still relevant?