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Email Etiquette
Lisa Jardine reflects on the perils of over-hasty emails.
Anniversary Cornucopia
David Cannadine surveys the current crop of anniversaries.
Bankers in America
Historian David Cannadine reflects on attitudes towards bankers in America.
A History of Monetary Unions
David Cannadine on the history of monetary unions and what causes success or failure.
David Cannadine: Why Wear a Tie?
David Cannadine compares the traditions of tie-wearing on both sides of the Atlantic.
Churchill's American Speeches
Prof David Cannadine reflects on the enduring resonance of Churchill's speeches in America
Power of the Press
Historian David Cannadine reflects on the power of the press, past and present.
The Fashion for Westerns
David Cannadine recalls the heyday of cinema and television Westerns.
Fat Policemen
David Cannadine reflects on the changing images of the typical policeman's size and shape.
Cathedral Heritage
David Cannadine reflects at Easter time on the architectural glories of cathedrals.
Jubilee Celebrations
David Cannadine reflects on the history of royal jubilee celebrations.
Challenging Intellect
Will Self says we should embrace the intellectual challenge of difficult books and art.
The rights of humans... and animals
Will Self asks whether 'human rights' really exist, when they can so easily be taken away.
Lords, lordlings and....crumpets
Will Self explores Lords reform and the narrowing of the range of British political choice
Military matters
Will Self asks what can drive political leaders into the arms of the military.
Europe and my quadriga-spotting tour
Will Self ponders the future of Europe, as he stands by Berlin's Brandenburg gate.
Will Self: A right loyal toast
A week before the jubilee, Will Self reflects on the tradition of the Loyal Toast.
On Bees and Being
Adam Gopnik muses on why Shakespeare didn't seem to know that the top bee is a girl bee.
Adam Gopnik: Embarrassing Parents: The Thirteen-Year-Old Truth
Adam Gopnik reflects on embarrassing, ridiculous and annoying parents - like himself!
Beatle Time
Adam Gopnik celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beatles.
What to do about a bad review
Adam Gopnik ruminates on how to handle a bad review.
Nazis - Gopnik's Amendment
Adam Gopnik reflects on our continuing obsession with the Nazis.
The curse of a ridiculous name
Adam Gopnik muses on life when - like him - you've been lumbered with a funny name.
Why humans are violent
John Gray reflects on the nature of violence as an inevitable part of the human condition.
Keynes' Insights
John Gray takes a fresh look at the thinking of John Maynard Keynes.
The Paradox of Immortality
John Gray reflects on the paradox of immortality as captured by the writer Theodore Powys.
Price of a Postage Stamp
Philosopher John Gray wonders what bulk buying of stamps tells us about economic gloom.
Climate for Culture
John Gray reflects on the climate needed for culture to thrive.
Sherlock Holmes and the Romance of Reason
John Gray reflects on the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes' powers of deduction.
The trouble with 'freedom'
John Gray looks at the relationship between freedom and democracy.
The alchemy of memory
John Gray explores the role of memory in giving meaning to our lives.