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Two centuries on, this beautiful prayer for peace still brings people together around the world.
Apollo 8 was the moment that humanity realised a dream conceived in our cultural imagination over two millennia ago.
Despite being in the eye of the Brexit storm, Ireland and Northern Ireland have a bright future together in documentary film.
Oscar winning performances released straight to your home.
Many people are concerned that the recently-elected Brazilian president could wind back free speech and attack cultural diversity.
Comedians are being told to avoid joking about some things – and that’s not funny.
Unlicensed music events are on the rise again – and the free parties of the 1980s and 90s show they’re not all bad.
Has the BBC pulled its punches in this family-friendly version of the classic 1972 novel?
There is a surprising amount of support for the destruction of antiquities in the Middle East.
A judgment by the European court has extended copyright to all literary and artistic creations, but cheese is still not protected.
As the May government crumbles, there is new impetus for reviving part two of Lord Leveson’s inquiry into press misconduct.
Recent accusations of racism are at odds with the values of friendship, altruism and courage exemplified in his books. Was Tolkien simply a product of his time?
In his text Fire of Love, Rolle has a few interesting things to say about medieval gender relations.
More than just a musical accolade, UNESCO has recognised the social and political importance of Jamaican music.
The 1939 classic has influenced more films than any other film before or since.
The discovery of an apartment crammed with art has revealed the dark history of collaboration and looting during the days of the Third Reich.
How Orthodox Jewish communities are struggling to come to terms with LGBT Issues.
As the industry continues its decline, a look back at how the Victorians valued their local news gathering operations.
New installation recreates the small world of this hugely influential, but largely unknown, Scottish poet.
It’s hailed as one of the greatest works of fiction to emerge from Africa. But Things Fall Apart was written in English, sparking debate about the colonisation of language.
The pair never worked together, but their controversial depiction of sex links them in the minds of movie historians.
McQueen’s choice of genre raised eyebrows in the movie establishment, but similar ideas run through all his films.
Reports of the death of radio are, as ever, exaggerated – but it could re-engage with younger listeners.
Royals, politicians and pop stars were all fair game for this smash hit show of the 1980s and 1990s.