Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A is a rare opportunity to see what survives of the queen’s closet
The exhibition does a good job of countering the narrative of excess around the queen till its last room.
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How fairy tales have stood the test of time
Fairy stories come alive in the telling — and the retelling.
Putin’s Russia: first arrests under new anti‑LGBT laws mark new era of repression
Thirty years after homosexuality was decriminalised in Russia, new laws making ‘gay propaganda’ an offence are criminalising being gay.
Slovakia’s political crisis: the murder that forced a whole government to resign
The story began when police discovered the bodies of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancé – both had been shot dead.
Malala: pens and books can defeat terrorism
Malala Yousafzai is no ordinary young woman. She has addressed the United Nations, won international prizes and was subject of a short documentary on her life by the New York Times. This is in addition…
François Fillon’s coup de théâtre shocks and dismays
When the presidential candidate pulled out of an important photo opportunity, everyone thought he was quitting the race.
The world’s oldest conjoined twins have died – what we know about this rare condition
World’s oldest living conjoined twins – Lori and George Schappell – have died aged 62.
By not repatriating Shamima Begum, the UK is washing its hands of continuing Islamic State terror
Islamic State has fallen out of the public attention in the UK and Europe but remains active in Africa.
Four video game adaptations of classic works of literature, from The Hobbit to Hamlet
Novels have provided source material for games for years. Here are four examples of games that wear their literary inspirations on their sleeves.
Why Louis XIV would approve of fashion at the Oscars
Luscious silks, big dresses and red soled shoes mean the same today as in Louis XIV’s court. But today, different people own them.
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