We imagine war is tough. We know it puts great strain on soldiers. But is war a drug? Even ‘the supreme drug of human…

A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.

Why does crime fiction fascinate so many people? What might this show us about people's concerns today.

'Whispers of Redemption' in Maleficent, Disney's makeover of Sleeping Beauty.

A review of Lily Allen's CD It's Not Me It's You.

Twenty questions to help us think more carefully about films - or to use in film discussion evenings.

An old lady in a headscarf is buying a pint of milk in a local shop. She’s surprised by the price of the milk, and disturbed by the…

Swan Lake is a beautiful, tragic story. The delicate art of ballet sensitively describes both the joy and turmoil of its main characters.…

To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…