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

Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?

An in-depth look at cognitive scientist Steven Pinker's book Rationality: What it is, Why it seems Scarce, Why it Matters

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

Teachers lurk anxiously behind tinsel-covered curtains; excited children wait for their big moment; and nervous parents hope that their…

What would the world be like if no one had ever lied? Ricky Gervais's new film, The Invention of Lying, explores this question with the…

The act of reading is an act of decoding. Until our everyday habits are disrupted, we don’t realize how complex a process it is. How…

An introduction to the new Ben-Hur film, with details of resources for churches and other groups.

The Torchwood team have come a long way since their first rather dubious dealings with extraterrestrial invaders back in 2006. Billed as…