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Gramsci's Famous Quote May Have Roots in Matthew Arnold's Poetry

Gramsci's Quote May Originate from Matthew Arnold

A reader's letter suggests Antonio Gramsci's famous line about a dying world may have been inspired by the English poet Matthew Arnold. Explore this literary connection and other brief letters.

Anne Stevenson's 'The Man in the Wind': A Haunting 1982 Poem Revisited

Revisiting Anne Stevenson's 'The Man in the Wind'

Explore Anne Stevenson's haunting 1982 poem 'The Man in the Wind', a powerful exploration of existential dread and nature's fury, from her collection 'Minute by Glass Minute'. Discover its themes and legacy.

Chris McCabe's Christmas Canal Poem: A Liverpool Ghost Story

McCabe's Christmas Poem: A Liverpool Ghost Story

Explore Chris McCabe's poignant poem 'Down on the canal on Christmas Day' from his new collection 'Hedonism', a melancholic Liverpool vision blending Dickensian ghosts with raw realism.

David Heathcote, artist and Hausa craft scholar, dies at 94

Artist and scholar David Heathcote dies aged 94

Renowned British artist and art historian David Heathcote has passed away at 94. His influential work spanned painting, sculpture, and the preservation of Hausa crafts, with a major collection now at the British Museum.

Martin Parr, Acclaimed Photographer of British Life, Dies Aged 73

Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

Martin Parr, the celebrated Magnum photographer famed for his acute observations of British society and class, has died. We look back at his iconic career in pictures.

Life in the UK Test: Why Knowing Greggs Trumps Habeas Corpus

The UK citizenship test is a 'bad pub quiz'

A Guardian columnist argues the absurdly difficult Life in the UK test, which her French husband is struggling to pass, should focus on modern British culture like Coronation Street and Greggs, not obscure historical facts.

Best Poetry Books of 2025: Forward Prize Winners and Bold Experiments

2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments

Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.

UK Underground Rap Explodes: How EsDeeKid & New Wave Spark a British Invasion

UK Underground Rap's Global Explosion & New British Invasion

A new wave of UK underground rap, led by artists like EsDeeKid and Lancey Foux, is achieving global fame. With a maxed-out, experimental sound and a focus on British identity, this movement is poised for a major international breakthrough. Discover the sc

Poetry Breaks AI Safety: 62% of Models Yield to Harmful Requests

Poetry jailbreaks AI safety in 62% of models

Italian researchers discover AI safety features bypassed through poetry. 62% of tested models provided harmful content when prompted with verse. Learn how this vulnerability affects AI security.

Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: A Poetic Dive into Colonial Nightmares

Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths

Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.

Jeremy Clarkson Bans Non-British Birthday Cakes From His Pub

Clarkson bans non-British cakes from his pub

Jeremy Clarkson enforces a strict 100% British ingredient policy at his pub, The Farmer's Dog, even banning customer birthday cakes. Discover his costly commitment to UK farming.

Miles Burrows' 'Missing You' Poem Confronts Ageing in Modern Society

Burrows' Poem 'Missing You' Examines Ageing Attitudes

Explore Miles Burrows' powerful poem 'Missing You' from his latest collection Slow Puncture, examining society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.

Great British Exit Crisis: UK Startups Sold to US Giants

UK startups sold to US giants in exit crisis

Britain's thriving startup scene faces a crisis as 94% of successful exits go to American acquirers. Discover why UK founders are forced to sell abroad and how to bring back the Great British exit.

How the Tango Slap Ads Became a 90s British Cultural Phenomenon

The Making of Tango's Iconic 90s Slap Ad Campaign

Discover how the controversial Tango slap ads boosted sales by 35% and became a British cultural phenomenon, despite causing real-life ear injuries. Exclusive insights from the creators.

Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: A 17th Century Masterpiece Explored

Thomas Campion's Winter Poem: An In-Depth Analysis

Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.

The Great British Bake Off Crowns New Champion in Nail-Biting Final Showdown

GBBO Crowns New Champion in Nail-Biting Final

After weeks of culinary challenges and soggy bottoms, The Great British Bake Off has found its newest star baker in a dramatic final that left viewers on the edge of their seats.

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