CULTURE

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…

10 months ago

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.…

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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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The hidden meanings in a US masterpiece

Marshall also scatters mirrors across School of Beauty, School of Culture, a nod to Jan van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait(1434) and…

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Why ‘the most controversial queen in history’ was so hated

Presented to the French court as a peace offering after years of hostility with Austria, Marie Antoinette had split allegiances that mired…

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The tiny island seized by Britain to foil the USSR

In 1955, annexation of Rockall was about ensuring national security. But within a few decades, the government became more concerned…

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15 of the best albums of the year so far

Olafur Arnalds & Talos – A DawningIcelandic musician/producer Olafur Arnalds has spanned numerous musical styles, including neo-classical, punk rock and…

11 months ago

Why readers are wrong about Mr Darcy

The glory of this novel is foremost in the life force of its characters, particularly Elizabeth Bennet, who is the…

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