Cultural

The European images of Argentina are complex, and mirror profound debates about nationalism and universalism, popular and elite culture.

The Duke of Wellington proved a gift to the cartoonists of 'Punch' - he was a figure the magazine's readership would recognise, and he did not look unlike Mr Punch himself.

'The Genius of Venice' at the Royal Academy, Winter 1983/4

Martin Luther, explains Lyndal Roper, summarised his view of sex, marriage and motherhood in a letter he wrote to three nuns in 1524, 'A women does not have complete mastery over herself. God created her body that she should be with a man and bear and raise children'.

Kuwait has enjoyed wealth far longer than the other oil producing states of the Middle East and is proud to spend its riches on its heritage, as Philip Mansel explores here.

Chris Cook continues our special feature on the Work Ethic.

Daniel Bertaux presents an oral history of a traditional French industry.

Francis Robinson explains how his perception of Islam is reflected in his book, Atlas of the Islamic World since 1500 (Phaidon, 1982).

Edward Countryman explores the relationship between cinematic images and the American history.