Medieval
In defence of the Dark Ages
The early medieval period really was “dark” both in terms of the historical record and in contrast to the sophistication of Rome
Sex and Sanctity
There are wonders great and small in the Raphael exhibition at the National Gallery
A classic work of unbridled joy
This is the best popular edition ever produced of one of the most amusing books in our language
Is Leicester’s decision to scrap medieval literature the end for serious literary study?
What is being proposed by the university represents the closing down of intellectual horizons and the deliberate vandalism of a highly respected English department
Return of the Dance of Death
Coronavirus may be sweeping the world but we’ve been here before
People of Colour television
How to unpick the progressive contradictions of colour-blind casting
Why Twitter needs the libs
Strange as it sounds, we will miss them if they go
Boris: the PM who could do no wrong
This must be in competition for the most inaccurate work of non-fiction since … well, since Johnson’s last book
England is not yet lost
Where else would you rather be from?
Worthy instrument
York Bowen, Willam Walton: Viola concertos (SWR Music)
Public sector pay
Bumper pay rises for doctors and teachers are bound to result in higher inflation
Why does the establishment want to harm farms?
The Government expects farmers to act as environmental agents of the state
The iconoclast’s last defence
Artistic excuses for Just Stop Oil are confused and opportunistic
Kim Leadbeater’s “safeguards” won’t keep people safe
The proposed legal hurdles are effectively useless
The same old song
A reboot of nineties favourite Le Caprice is more museum than restaurant
An actor’s story is a late career marvel
Cleverness is a virtue in itself but is never sterile or without purpose
