Best Books of 2025: Guardian Critics' Must-Read Picks
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
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Jonathan Groff on overcoming his stammer through acting
Actor Jonathan Groff shares how performing on stage transformed his relationship with his stammer, offering an inspiring story of personal and professional triumph.
Sami Reindeer Herding Holiday in West Sweden
Discover an immersive cultural holiday with Sweden's Sami people, learning ancient reindeer herding skills. Book a unique Arctic adventure for 2025/26.
TV Tonight: New Doctor Who Spin-Off & Apollo 1 Documentary
Tonight's TV highlights: Russell T Davies' ambitious new Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on BBC One, and Channel 4's gripping Apollo 1 documentary. Your evening viewing sorted.
False 'Aryan' Pregnancy Tourism Rumour in Ladakh Villages
For decades, a bizarre rumour claimed European women visited remote Ladakhi villages seeking 'pure Aryan' babies. We uncover the imported myth's impact on the Brokpa people and their fight to reclaim their true identity.
Best Culture of the Year: Hidden Gems Not From 2025
Discover the standout films, books, and music from past years that captivated UK audiences in 2025. Our critics reveal their favourite hidden gems.
Barbican Centre gets £451m overhaul for accessibility
London's iconic but bewildering Barbican Centre is set for a £451m renewal. The project will tackle leaks, poor signage, and maze-like layout to create a fully accessible cultural hub by 2032.
EU's New Cultural Push for Moldova Integration
As Moldova begins EU accession talks, a shift from dry bureaucracy to cultural outreach—from influencer pie-making to pan-European TV—could be key to building genuine solidarity and identity.
UK Calls for UNESCO Heritage Submissions
The UK government is asking the public to nominate traditions like cheese rolling and Burns Night for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. Submit your ideas by February.
Legal storm over 'sabzi' cookbook title sparks cultural debate
Food writer Yasmin Khan faced legal threats over her cookbook title 'Sabzi', a common word for vegetables across South Asia. Her case highlights wider issues of cultural appropriation and trademark overreach in the UK.
200+ Cultural Figures Call for Marwan Barghouti's Release
Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson lead a global call to free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, echoing the campaign that freed Nelson Mandela.
1899 recording of lost Tasmanian language rediscovered
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing in a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language has been preserved. Listen to this vital piece of cultural heritage.
Australian choir sings in ancient Indigenous Gumbaynggirr
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Discover how music is reviving Australia's First Nations heritage.
First Aboriginal Bilingual School in NSW Thrives
Discover how the Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School is revitalising language and culture, with student attendance soaring above the national average. Read the inspiring story of its community.
Arty Christmas Gift Guide: Unusual Presents for 2024
Discover the most unique and artful Christmas presents for 2024. Our guide features a Traitors cloak, Britpop Trumps, a Gilbert & George swear box, and more quirky gifts for the culture lover in your life.
New Guardian series explores Indigenous language revival
The Guardian's Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Gomeroi woman's journey to revive Indigenous language
Ella Archibald-Binge travels to her grandfather's country in NSW to explore how language, culture, and country intersect for Gomeroi people reclaiming their heritage.
Bringing Indigenous Australian Languages Back
Discover how Australian communities are fighting to revive Indigenous languages pushed to the brink after colonisation. Listen to the Full Story podcast to learn more.
West London Indian music centre 'under threat'
The Bhavan centre in West Kensington fears new 7-day parking restrictions will threaten its future after a last-ditch legal challenge fails. Discover the impact on London's cultural scene.
Japanese Singer Stopped Mid-Performance in Shanghai
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
Neck Injury Ignites Gullah Geechee Heritage Discussion
Georgia Harris's serious neck injury during a traditional dance performance raises crucial questions about cultural preservation and medical understanding of minority communities in Britain.
Revisiting Millennium Cultural Predictions
Looking back at turn-of-the-millennium cultural predictions reveals how close yet far forecasts were about film, TV and music's future. Discover what they got right about digital revolution.
How a film quote gave me strength to leave my marriage
A woman shares how a single line from Thelma & Louise gave her the courage to escape a controlling marriage after 15 years. Discover how cultural moments can spark profound personal change.
Stranger Things Final Season & Top Culture Reviews
From Stranger Things' epic conclusion to Ethan Hawke's Broadway drama and must-read books. Your essential guide to this week's top cultural highlights across TV, film and arts.
KFC's Bánh Mì Sparks Cultural Appropriation Debate
KFC's limited edition bánh mì sandwich faces criticism for lacking authenticity and cultural respect. Discover why this fast food experiment misses the mark on traditional Vietnamese flavours.
Tate staff strike over pay amid food bank use
Tate gallery staff begin week-long strike over pay dispute as workers reveal reliance on food banks. Union demands fair wages for cultural sector employees.
The vital importance of teenage dreamers in culture
Adrian Chiles explores why encouraging teenage dreams matters for our cultural landscape, despite the overwhelming odds against success in creative fields.
Discover Santander: Spain's Hidden Coastal Gem
Explore the 5 compelling reasons to visit Santander, Spain. From its Michelin-starred food scene and ancient caves to stunning art and palaces, discover this unique destination.
Thief uses dance distraction in Nottingham theft
CCTV shows pickpocket performing bizarre dance to steal phone in Nottingham city centre. Police seek public help identifying suspect captured on McDonald's CCTV.
Guna people's battle re-enactments preserve history
Discover how Panama's Guna community uses theatrical battle re-enactments to preserve their revolutionary history and cultural identity for future generations.
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