The Hidden Hardships of Lung Disease
For most of us, breathing is second nature. But not for the 12 million people in the UK who have been diagnosed with lung disease.
Normal People by Sally Rooney, Review
Sally Rooney’s Normal People follows the highs and lows of youthful romantic relationships while dispensing wisdom gathered from how we live now.
Fashioned From Nature, The V&A, Review
The V&A’s ‘Fashioned From Nature’ exhibition reveals the devestating impact the fashion industry has on the environment. But progressive alternatives do exist.
Vanity Fair: An Instagram Story
ITV’s adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s Vanity Fair draws parallels between the trivialities of Regency England and the vainities of today’s social media age.
Open Treasures, Durham Cathedral, Review
Housed in spectacular spaces, Durham Cathedral shows off its finest treasures.
Rembrandt: Britain’s Discovery of a Master, Scottish National Gallery, Review.
The Scottish National Gallery examines the importance of Rembrandt to Britain with impressive paintings and prints.
Turkey’s Lira Crisis and Diplomacy’s Shifting Tide
The plunging of Turkey’s lira to an all-time-low may be a sign of more radical geopolitical changes to come.
The Rise of Sex Robots: Till malfunction do us part
Should we fear artificially intelligent sex robots, or are they simply the next step in the ongoing replacement of human intimacy with technology?
Welcoming Refugees: A Scot’s Personal Perspective
Despite all that has been done for and given to refugees arriving in the UK, they have more to offer us than you might think.
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge, Review
Eddo-Lodge dispels misguided myths on race in Britain, reminding us that it is a problem for the here and now.