The failure of the ESL does not represent a victory of fans over commerce, or of culture over capitalism. It is the very existence of fans that cements football’s commercial nature.
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What at first appeared as a horror story for supporters could turn out to have a happy ending.
Ahead of the release of the artist’s posthumous album, a sense of awe and mystery around his huge archive of unreleased music remains
From the emergence of Premier League to Cricket’s newer formats, the history of professional sport is full of breakups.
The spectre of the Troubles provides fertile drama for cop shows.
A historian reviews Pablo Agüere’s award-winning Netflix film Akelarre and explains why it is one of the best films around on the early modern witch-hunt.
Practicing Islam was banned in Spain after the Catholic conquest but recent discoveries prove that Muslims continued eating traditions in secret.
With the construction industry a major source of pollution and waste, rethinking how we use the built environment we have has never been more important. This French architect duo is showing the way
It’s the ‘religion of peace’, with a long history of warlike behaviour.
The British-Iraqi architect left behind a trail of extraordinary buildings. More than her built legacy, though, it is her maverick problem solving – and her determination – that continues to inspire
Your guide to what is going to become of the great British summer bonanza.
How words are used change over time and insisting that their original meaning be adhered to is pretty silly.
The pandemic has meant a lot of content is being provided by clubs and teams – but the media must act as a collective to make sure impartial, balanced reporting is still upheld.
Eagerly anticipated every year, the sakura season in Japan is a time to appreciate change.
Selfie takers often choose to shoot the left side of their face, from above. But why exactly is that thought to make you look better?
Discussions have rightly focused on the failings of authorities and clubs. But the role of the law should also be examined.
Woolf thought of her books as music before she wrote them so it is unsurprising that her writing influenced the work of composers.
Woolf’s writing about illness defied the establishment’s post-war story of national strength.
The experience of going to the cinema is unique, wrote Woolf.
From talking about death to understanding grief, these picture books can help parents start a difficult conversation about death with young children.
From festivals to awards, generating buzz can increase the gross earnings of a film and even increase investment in a country’s film industry.
From Emile Brontë’s West York Moors to the mining town where DW Lawrence set Sons and Lovers, there is much literary heritage to be discovered all over the UK.
Michelle Obama’s fun new show is great for teaching children where food comes from but misses an opportunity.
The last original Wailer may have died, but the musician’s lasting influence on music is clear
When it comes to anniversaries we should not just celebrate the good but also take stock of the bad.