The Myth of Narcissus
The myth of Narcissus is a cautionary Classical story of solipsism and self-obsession.
History Today
On the Spot: Anne Applebaum
‘What will future generations judge us most harshly for? That we allowed Donald Trump to violate the US constitution.’
The Bikini
The two-piece swimsuit was unveiled on 5 July 1946.
Rewriting the Classics
A translator alters more than a text’s language, turning the process into a political statement.
How Original Was Shakespeare?
Two fascinating, in-depth studies look, respectively, at representations of the Bard as a historical character and perceptions of his originality and reputation.
The Grapes of Roth
The late, great American novelist performed an important, but little-known, cultural role during the Cold War.
Who Were The Phoenicians?
Josephine Quinn’s authoritative and engaging new study questions whether the Phoenicians had a homogeneous language or cultural heritage.
You Say Ragner, I Say Ragnar
The unlikely links between an obscure English saint and a Viking warrior.
Making a Monster
The worst monsters to the Anglo-Saxon mind were those who thought like humans but chose to act differently.
A History of Pizza
The world’s most popular fast food has ancient roots, but it was a royal seal of approval in 1889 that set pizza on the path to global domination.