Let's Get Serious About the First World War The cultural events planned to mark the centenary of the First World War have taken a turn for the bizarre. Paul Lay | Published in 29 Apr 2014 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.