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The voice of an ordinary 14-year-old Polish girl comes through loud and clear 70 years later.
We might lap up the spectacle of two high-profile women fighting publicly, but when do you ever hear about men having ‘cat-fights’?
It is essential that scientists seek to understand the unique experiences of individuals with schizophrenia.
But the 2018 prize, which went to a Polish woman, shows that the Academy might at least be aiming for more diversity in its laureates.
Forced into selling his own merchandise to stop others doing the same, the artist could end up facing other similar challenges because he trademarks rather than copyrights his artworks.
The release of a John Coltrane movie soundtrack from 1964 has brought jazz movies into focus.
Online abuse and institutional racism are ruining the beautiful game.
We don’t want to have to think about our role in creating the individuals who commit violence. Amazingly, Joker asks us to.
Satire can skewer a pompous or corrupt politician. But history shows it can also popularise its targets.
How to deal with a world that is going a bit off-kilter? Some classic texts can give a few pointers.
EastEnders is planning to introduce a new bisexual character – let’s hope they don’t portray many of the classic stereotypes about bi people often seen on TV.
The UK’s public broadcaster is struggling to maintain its values in a news environment being remade by digital technology.
A dive into the archives shows that pets developed a special place in Victorians’ hearts.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say they plan to sue a UK paper for publishing a private letter.
A number of recent controversial stories show why the UK media needs a regulator with teeth.
The president of the UK’s supreme court delivered a hugely newsworthy judgment, but attention focused on her brooch.
Vinyl records are set to become the largest source of revenue from physical music sales.
Regarded as one of The Beatles finest albums, Abbey Road is the last time all four band members were in the studio together.
The first public television broadcast took place on September 30, 1929. The world would never be the same again.
What was a thoroughly English book has become a multilingual, ever-changing global text continually putting down roots in different cultures.
The second feature from the creator of Brass Eye and Four Lions is a savage spoof on the FBI’s counter-terrorism strategy.
The death of the BBC Red Button teletext service marks the end of an analogue era.
Your fashion choices can help build a sustainable future – here’s how.
In medieval England using magic was a bit like drug use today: against the law and seen as immoral, but still widespread across society.