Said the Dead Review: Lost Voices from Irish Asylum
Doireann Ní Ghríofa's 'Said the Dead' resurrects forgotten psychiatric patients from Cork Mental Hospital with imagination and compassion, blending history and poetry.
Doireann Ní Ghríofa's 'Said the Dead' resurrects forgotten psychiatric patients from Cork Mental Hospital with imagination and compassion, blending history and poetry.
Historian Clare Wright won book of the year at the NSW Literary Awards for 'Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions,' a deeply researched nonfiction about the Yirrkala Bark Petitions and Aboriginal land rights.
Rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives, four days after they went missing. Recovery efforts are underway.
Investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book London Falling, exploring a teenager's death linked to a Russian billionaire impersonation and his family's quest for truth.
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RecommendedA new book claims Queen Camilla has a ruthless streak and was instrumental in Prince Andrew's removal from royal duties, and now wants his daughters out of the succession line.
In 1976, a country diary described dogwood as a plague on the North Downs, but noted its surprising aspects and a legend linking it to the crucifixion.
Paul Seed, a talented artist and actor from Manchester Grammar School, played a key role in promoting art as an A-level subject. His legacy in the arts is remembered.
Ian McKellen emotionally opens Ensemble 84's new theatre in Horden, County Durham, praising the repertory model that employs local talent and criticising the lack of permanent acting companies.
The iconic Vaillancourt fountain in San Francisco is being dismantled after decades of controversy, sparking debate over its cultural significance to skateboarding and modernist architecture.
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RecommendedDiscover Bosham, a charming West Sussex village dubbed the 'Venice of England' for its picturesque waterfront, rich history, and daily tidal floods. A peaceful escape from London.
A journalist in Berlin polishes Stolpersteine for a mother and daughter murdered by Nazis. Then she discovers the surviving daughter, now 102, in Australia.
Tim Dowling struggles with a jammed garden door until a startling encounter with a fox mysteriously resolves the issue, leaving him questioning who fixed it.
George Eliot's Middlemarch tops Guardian poll of best novels. Explore why this 19th-century masterpiece still teaches sympathy and tolerance today.
Professor Andy Alaszewski, co-founder of the journal Health, Risk & Society, has died aged 76. He was a leading social scientist in health policy and risk governance.
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RecommendedCzech police recovered the 800-year-old skull of Saint Zdislava, stolen from a basilica, after a suspect encased it in concrete and planned to throw it in a river.
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A review of Kimberlé Crenshaw's memoir 'Backtalker', exploring her life, the creation of intersectionality theory, and her fight against racism.
William Roache, who has played Ken Barlow for 65 years, reveals the Coronation Street storyline he struggled with, explaining why he 'just couldn't do' it.
Explore Glenn Murcutt's Ball-Eastaway House, a pioneering sustainable design that floats above the landscape, harmonizing with nature and wildlife.
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RecommendedA historic Sydney civic building, once marred by drab partitions and neglect, has been transformed into a stunning venue for haute couture and cultural events, restoring its original grandeur.
From Wells Cathedral to wild camping in the Highlands, readers share their favourite UK trips. Discover hidden gems and travel tips.
Alan Rothwell, the original Coronation Street actor who played David Barlow, has passed away at 89. He also starred in Brookside.
The Melsonby hoard, the largest iron age metalwork trove in the UK, goes on display in York, revealing female power and challenging ideas about northern Britain.
Cornish art collective The Lost Giants revives the tradition of making processional giants, blending folklore with environmental activism. Now they seek public collaboration.
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RecommendedCaroline Kwouk, actress, casting director, and tour guide, died at 90. A beloved neighbour and wife of Pink Panther star Burt Kwouk, she lived vibrantly in West Hampstead.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will be served Huaiyang cuisine at a Chinese state banquet, featuring dishes like lion's head meatballs and squirrel fish.
Explore ancient footpaths like the Sweet Track, Ridgeway, and holloways, where history comes alive underfoot. Discover Britain's oldest routes.
A review of Katja Hoyer's 'Weimar', exploring how the small German city birthed both liberal democracy and Nazism, and its lessons for today.
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RecommendedA look back at historic US presidential visits to China, from Nixon's 1972 trip to Trump's 2017 tour, featuring iconic images of the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and state meetings.