Confronting Leviathan review – a history of ideas for the modern reader
David Runciman’s new book is a good template for anyone who wants to write fluently about the world of ideas.
From Provence to the Pyrenees: wines from the Languedoc
This region in the south of France produces some of the best wine, and rugby players.
Maria by Callas review – an autobiographical stroke of genius
The documentary, now showing on BBC iPlayer, is a fascinating reveal into the life and career of the fabled Greek-American soprano.
Saiphin Moore – Food for Thought
An interview with the Thai British chef & restaurateur who co-owns and runs the chain Rosa’s Thai Café. Featuring a recipe for Tofu Holy Basil Stir-Fry.
Lost History – Why did Marvin Gaye’s father kill his son?
This week’s lost history looks at the tragic story of why the singer Marvin Gaye was fatally shot by his father, Marvin Gay Sr, on April 1, 1984.
Poem of the Week – The Sick Rose by William Blake
This week’s poem was published in Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience in 1794 and is among his most lauded and quoted works.
Power and Thrones review – an engrossing voyage through the Middle Ages
In Power and Thrones, Dan Jones takes the reader on a vast and encompassing journey through the history and geography of the Middle Ages.
What To Watch This Week
From The Murder of Lord Mountbatten to Inside Culture with Mary Beard, here is the Reaction guide on what to watch this week.
Books Digest – Women in the War, Generations and Wonderworks
The Reaction round-up of what you should, and shouldn’t, be reading this week.
Alistair Petrie – Favourite Things
The actor and Sex Education star, Alistair Petrie, shares his five favourite things.
Wordwatch: Commonplace
This week’s wordwatch looks at the use of “commonplace” and how it has evolved from denoting something exceptional to mean something trivial.
The PM’s new-look Cabinet faces old-school problems
Boris and his new team have their work cut out as we head for a ‘winter of discontent’ with higher wages, inflation and energy prices.
Violence against women: the forgotten epidemic
Daily briefing: tackling domestic violence must be prioritised to the same degree as counter-terrorism, argues a watchdog report.
Watch: Press Review
In the latest edition of Press Review, the editorial team discuss the AUKUS defence pact, the cabinet reshuffle, the Norwegian election, and more…
Earliest prehistoric art is hand prints made by children
Ancient hand and footprints have been discovered high on the Tibetan plateau.
Inflation: a blip, or a horror show to come?
Neil Collins’ Notebook: the sleeping dragon of inflation, easyJet rejects a Wizz Air takeover bid, and house prices make a rare trip downwards.
International travel rules set to be overhauled
PCR tests are likely to be scrapped, while the green, amber and red lists will be replaced with “go” and “no go” destinations.
Merkel’s legacy: on the big questions she did too little
Despite some notable successes, Mutti has been more of a manager than a visionary during her 16 years as Chancellor.
