A Brief Introduction to Turner
On the 250th anniversary of his birth, examine the legacy of J. M. W. Turner, whose creative genius captivated the world. His breathtaking landscap...
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The Spectacle of Cinema: Five Moments That Changed Film History
From the very first film to the blockbusters that defined the genre, discover five key moments from the history of film that have shaped movies as ...
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Oscars Fashion Through the Decades
Take a look at nearly one hundred years of the Oscars through the lens of the sensational sartorial ensembles on the red carpet, as featured in Red...
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AI, Photography and the Battle for Reality
Fred Ritchin, author of 'The Synthetic Eye: Photography Transformed in the Age of AI’, explores the rise of generated images inspired by historical...
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From the Highlands to the Enlightenment: Five Defining Moments in Scotland's Cultural Past
To celebrate Burns Night and the publication of a new edition of ‘The Highland Clans’ by Alistair Moffat, we take you on a journey through Scotland...
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A Brief Introduction to Hokusai
Explore the life of Katsushika Hokusai, the most prolific artist of Japan’s Edo period. Known for his jewel tones and everyday scenes, Hokusai's wo...
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A Brief Introduction to the History of Witchcraft
Venture into the world of magic with this introduction to the history of witchcraft and the occult, charting the journey of magic from ancient civi...
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The Captivating Art of Videogames
Videogames have had a firm place in the cultural zeitgeist from their inception. From the early days of pixel-games to genre-defining soundtracks t...
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Unleash Your Inner Cartographer
Immerse yourself in the beauty and craft of cartography with our curation of books on maps and atlases, from lunar maps and historical curiosities ...
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Celebrating 100 Years of Surrealism
15 October marks the day, 100 years ago, when André Breton published his groundbreaking 'Surrealist Manifesto', jumpstarting an artistic movement t...
