How Our Enemy Made Us Better
Federico Guillermo Lorenz looks at Argentinian memories of the Second World War during and after the Malvinas-Falklands War of 1982.
Volume 56 Issue 9 September 2006
Was Leonardo a Christian?
The beliefs of the man who painted some of the most famous Christian images are shrouded in mystery. Alex Keller coaxes Leonardo da Vinci’s thoughts out of some little-known personal writings.
The Discreet Virtues of the Bourgeoisie
Deirdre McCloskey describes how Europe after 1600 half escaped the ancient condemnation of economic life.
The Bridge of Venice
Charles Freeman visits a city that has been defined by its waterways – and above all, by its bridge.
Universal Projects for the Universal Man
The artist, scientist, botanist, anatomist, engineer, inventor and all-round genius Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) used paper in a unique way.
Murray Minted
Ruth Boreham outlines the history of the famous publishing dynasty whose archive has been preserved for the nation and is now accessible to all at the National Library of Scotland.
Orchestration... Or Castration?
The controversial decision to uncover the remains of the famous 18th-century castrato Farinelli in Bologna may or may not prove insightful for music historians ... while an exhibition on castrati in London illuminates this exclusive profession for the wider public.