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In 1838, a London estate agent began advertising its ‘cosmorama’ to rich clients seeking expensive estates.
From the best bits of the Fringe to a thrilling new mystery series, these are our top picks of the week.
These are the easiest embroidery techniques to attempt for beginners.
Dahlia de la Cerda blends the myth of Greek tragedy with modern Mexican culture.
The market for retro entertainment has never been bigger. But certain companies may be in danger of overdoing it.
Translation of Ukraine’s literature serves as a means of cultural resistance by preserving and promoting knowledge of Ukraine.
Georgian artists depicted the scenes they witnessed with creative license, that influenced Great Britain’s self-image as an imperial power.
Journalists have been decrying the decline in reading for over 100 years and yet it persists.
David Cronenberg’s The Fly remains a grotesque yet deeply moving tale of transformation, technology and what it means to lose your humanity.
A painted panel deep in a Spanish cave may push the human relationship with mind-altering plants back thousands of years, earlier than anything previously known.
Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton were comrades on their first Antarctic adventure but the expedition would sow the seeds of future rivalry.
Wales is pushing for a greater say over broadcasting as the UK’s constitutional balance continues to shift.
The game’s tenth anniversary highlights how player communities and shifting ownership are shaping its next chapter.
It seems hopeful at least that the new prime minister does not have to be persuaded of the value of the arts and culture.
The show explores stories of migration through song.
Elizabeth strategically deployed emotion to achieve particular political goals.
When it comes to the best of the Fringe’s comedy lineup this year, we’ve done all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.
Beneath the show’s wealth, sex and violence is an examination of how the freedoms and fears of the 1980s shaped the world we inhabit today.
AI translations push the crafted work of real translators – with qualifications, genuine language skills and experience – to the back of a very busy marketplace.
Time again it is made clear through audits and reports that cybersecurity needs to be more of a priority.
Peter Parker has lost all of his support network in this new film – but navigating his grief proves transformative.
Opie has redefined portraiture by bringing overlooked communities into sharp focus.
Caroline’s use of Arthurian iconography sought to promote a shared British identity at a time of political uncertainly.
For deaf audiences, inclusion means more than being welcomed; it’s being able to attend performances with the same spontaneity and freedom as everyone else.