Howard Jacobson talks linguistics and reflects on why language has turned extreme. Read more
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On Hyperbole
Howard Jacobson talks linguistics and reflects on why language has turned extreme.
The Overwhelm
AL Kennedy reflects on chaos, noise and 'the overwhelm'.
Geese, Aristotle and Migration
Rebecca Stott ponders the theme of migration, with help from Aristotle.
The Joy of Archives
Sara Wheeler argues that budget cuts risk savaging the archival heritage of the nation.
Print the Legend
Tom Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of dramatised history and its influence on real life
Tractors in Whitehall
Michael Morpurgo on why the family farm remains vital to our lives in Britain today.