Ancient Greece
Alcibiades
The Ancient Greek orator, philanderer, drunk, traitor and hero would have felt at home in modern politics
When classicists attack classics
Sanskrit isn’t the only ancient language to be affected by academic imperialism
Hellenism in Rome
Children of Athens is an absorbing romp through Greek (and Roman) history
Life versus learning: a battle of the titans
In their lives we find fiercely opposed poles of a culture that has profoundly shaped our world
The immoral case for restitution
Britain does not owe Greece the Parthenon sculptures
Mystery of the missing bronze
A new excavation to find the third Riace statue is planned
Warfare in the classical world
Professor Jeremy Black and Graham Stewart discuss the nature of warfare in Ancient Greece and Rome
Francis Bacon’s visceral language
Pain and pleasure are never far away in these portraits
Total eclipse of the art?
Activistic artists and curators are making art a niche political endeavour
The golden age of criticism?
There are good reasons why serious writers no longer review in the national press
Anti-Christian persecution is an international problem
Britain should use its diplomatic influence to help
Sean Scully in France
He’s been showered with honours and awards — yet plenty of people can’t stand his work
The esoterica trap
We should not pollute good causes with unreliable information
St. Vincent
The acclaim is excessive but the talent undeniable
Why is the BBC so obsessed with drag?
Incessant coverage of drag shows and drag queens has become something of a running joke
Death on demand?
Euthanasia offers only bad choices to the most vulnerable patients
The Warburg refurbished
The institute used to feel intellectually introverted
Donald Trump is a wake-up call for Europe
We cannot complacently depend on the US
