CULTURE

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…

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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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The docudrama about a Gaza tragedy leaving audiences ‘distraught’

At this year's Venice Film Festival, no film has been more talked about than this latest project from Tunisian director…

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‘Riveting’ US nuclear attack thriller is ‘more terrifying than most horror films’

The Hurt Locker director Kathryn Bigelow builds "excruciating tension" in a film about a nuclear missile headed for the US.…

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Why female pop stars embracing sex is still controversial in 2025

Whereas Madonna's overt sexuality felt radical, Carpenter's has a more tongue-in-cheek feel – to the point where some have questioned…

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The Soviet artwork that spied on the US

He describes the technology of The Thing in musical terms – as being composed of tubes like organ pipes and…

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The man behind The Beatles

But Epstein had taken a curious route to the world of pop, and Charlton noted that he still seemed to…

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The 1930s tropical ‘utopia’ that became a living hell

When a group of European settlers made a home on an uninhabited Galapagos island, they were hoping for paradise. But…

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Hollywood’s most stunning costume jewellery

William de Lillo beaded fringe necklaceThe Belgian-born William de Lillo worked at Tiffany, Cartier and Harry Winston in New York…

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