Bill Leader recorded Bert Jansch's third album in hallway
Bill Leader recorded Bert Jansch's third album, Jack Orion, at a flat in St John's Wood, some say in the hallway, pioneering folk baroque style.
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Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens dies at 81
German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, inventor of plastination and founder of the Body Worlds exhibition, has died aged 81 from a cerebral haemorrhage.
Fossil Dating Precision and Reader Letters
A fossil jaw dated precisely to 201 million years old sparks humor about museum exhibits; readers share tips on soap as shampoo, George Harrison's tax song, Marmite ratings, and washing-up water use.
John Croft, codebreaker and artist, dies at 103
John Croft, a Bletchley Park codebreaker who later became a successful abstract artist praised by Brian Sewell, has died aged 103.
Historian Donald MacRaild dies aged 60
Donald MacRaild, historian of Irish migration and labour history, dies aged 60. He held posts at multiple UK and New Zealand universities, authored 18 books, and championed social inclusion.
Stonehenge offers random visitors 20 minutes of solitude
English Heritage launches a daily draw for advance ticket holders to enjoy 20 minutes alone inside Stonehenge throughout August, a first since admission charges began 125 years ago.
Solo Sunny review: an East German gem of ambition and loneliness
Konrad Wolf's 1980 drama Solo Sunny follows a singer escaping GDR life, capturing melancholy and thwarted ambition with warmth and wit.
Alive review – a maverick study of what it means to have a body
In this disorienting book, a poet argues we have been looking at nature – and ourselves – the wrong way, urging a focus on the hidden intelligence of bodies.
DJ Kavinsky dies at 50 at his Paris home
French musician Vincent Belorgey, known as DJ Kavinsky, has died aged 50 at his home in Paris. He was famous for the track Nightcall from the film Drive.
Betye Saar, pioneering Black arts movement artist, dies at 99
Betye Saar, a leading assemblage artist who reclaimed Jim Crow-era memorabilia as symbols of Black liberation, died at 99 in Los Angeles.
Upland by Ed Douglas review – a glorious survey of Britain's high places
Ed Douglas's 'Upland' restores colour to Britain's mountains, revealing their history, ecology, and cultural impact, from Roman times to modern second-home crises.
Avalanche survivor finds Jurassic sea dragon fossil in Wales
After a near-death avalanche, Matthew Myerscough turned to fossil hunting and discovered the first Jurassic sea dragon in Wales, a rhomaleosaur jaw, now detailed in his new book.
Juliet Gardiner obituary: Academic leader and inspiring teacher
Juliet Gardiner, who led academic publishing courses at Oxford Brookes University, left academia for a writing career after a publishing advance. Colleagues encouraged her leap.
Michael McNay obituary: Guardian design editor dies at 91
Michael McNay, the Guardian design editor who led its radical 1988 redesign, has died aged 91. He was a vociferous advocate of newspaper design and shaped the modern look of the paper.
Jackie Hughes obituary: A life of curiosity and community
Jackie Hughes, who has died aged 88, was a Maltese-born woman who brought people together through her curiosity, love of food, and embrace of local cultures across the world.
Ian McDonald, author of The Humming-Bird Tree, dies at 93
Ian McDonald, Trinidad-born author of the classic Caribbean novel The Humming-Bird Tree, has died aged 93. His work explored race, love, and postcolonial life.
Historian Don MacRaild dies aged 60
Don MacRaild, historian of Irish migration and labour history, dies suddenly aged 60. He held posts at multiple UK universities and in New Zealand, authored 18 books, and championed social inclusion.
John Smith, architectural historian, dies aged 86
John Smith, architectural historian and church conservation specialist, died aged 86. He preserved Stamford, discovered the Eleanor Cross fragment, and served as curator of Stamford Museum.
Brian Daubney obituary: BBC writer and Wilton's saviour dies at 81
Brian Daubney, BBC writer and director on Tomorrow's World, who saved Wilton's Music Hall from demolition, dies aged 81.
Bill Oddie, Goodies star and birdwatcher, dies at 85
Bill Oddie, comedian from The Goodies and pioneering wildlife presenter, has died aged 85. He inspired new generations of birdwatchers through TV series like Springwatch.
Ancient DNA Reveals Female Shaman, Challenges Assumptions
Ancient DNA analysis reveals the Upton Lovell Shaman was female, challenging long-held assumptions about gender roles in prehistoric societies and highlighting how new technology reshapes our understanding of the past.
Dolly Parton's brother Denver Parton dies aged 82
Coy 'Denver' Parton, Dolly Parton's older brother, has died at age 82. The crane operator and farmer was one of 12 siblings and is the fifth to pass away.
Mount Olympus Gains UNESCO World Heritage Status After 12-Year Wait
Mount Olympus, Greece's highest mountain and mythical home of the gods, has been officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List after 12 years on the waiting list.
Summer Triangle Returns to Northern Sky
The Summer Triangle, an asterism of three bright stars, is now visible in the northern sky. Vega, Deneb, and Altair mark the triangle, offering a stunning celestial sight.
Arts and humanities key to space exploration understanding
Prof Abbie Garrington argues that arts and humanities are crucial for addressing space exploration issues, including satellite appropriation and stewardship.
Chuck Russell, director of The Mask, dies at 74
Chuck Russell, who reshaped The Mask into a comic spectacular and launched the careers of Cameron Diaz and Dwayne Johnson, has died aged 74.
Conman jailed for fake Roman amphitheatre scam
An Italian fraudster who built a fake Roman amphitheatre and charged tourists £35 for visits has been jailed for two years and four months.
Odyssey-Inspired Mythical Stay in Kefalonia
Discover Kefalonia, the mythical island of The Odyssey, with unique accommodations blending ancient legends and modern luxury.
Designers Republic: Redefining Music Art from Sheffield
Ian Anderson reflects on 40 years of The Designers Republic, from DIY beginnings to iconic designs for Aphex Twin, Warp Records, and beyond.
Aviation hero's secret granddaughter uncovered after 80 years
Judy Bain, 81, discovered she is the granddaughter of Arthur Whitten Brown, who completed the first nonstop transatlantic flight in 1919, after a lifelong family secret.
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