CULTURE

Hero or brutal tyrant? The controversy over 16th-Century explorer Magellan

Although solid facts about Magellan's life are limited, the narrative that often prevails is about his heroism. Diaz's Magellan, on…

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The 40 most exciting books to look forward to in 2026

Social media comes under the spotlight in Caro Claire Burke's Yesteryear – which is already being turned into a film…

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16 of the most exciting films coming up in 2026

12. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the ReapingWith or without Jennifer Lawrence's heroic archer, Katniss Everdeen, audiences can't get their fill…

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A secret history of gay people in the US military

A unique depiction of military lifeNow Boots shines a spotlight on the courage and resilience of service members, who sublimated…

4 months ago

Eight UK thatched cottages that define ‘cosycore’

Alamy(Credit: Alamy)Blackhouse thatched cottage in the Hebrides, ScotlandMany thatched cottages in the Hebrides are simple, single-storey structures called blackhouses or…

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The century-long search for the Loch Ness Monster

The most famous image appeared in 1934 at the height of Nessie-mania: a slender, serpent-like neck rising from the loch.…

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The dog-centred horror led by a new canine acting ‘superstar’

"The idea started as a concept after watching Poltergeist [1982] for probably the 100th time," Leonberg tells BBC Culture. "In…

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11 of the best TV shows to watch this October

 Apple TV+10. Down Cemetery RoadEmma Thompson and Ruth Wilson team up in this suspense series based on one of Mick…

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The 100-year-old books salvaged from Venice’s floods

Wearing rubber boots, Zelano waded from the train station through Strada Nova, which was still about 40cm (1ft 3in) underwater.…

5 months ago

The ‘glitch’ in Super Mario Bros that obsessed gamers

This coding error occurred in World 1 level 2, which was introduced on screen as "World 1-2". After Mario had…

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