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Paris-Zurich-Trieste: Joyce l'European
The profound influence that many years spent in Europe had on the work of James Joyce.

Bloody Sunday: 50 Years On
Fifty years on, Peter Taylor assesses the legacy of 'Bloody Sunday' in Northern Ireland.

The Great Wall
Rana Mitter traces the story of US-China relations in the 50 years since Nixon's visit.

Piers Plowright, Soundsmith
Lend your ears to work by legendary 'radio man' Piers Plowright.

Self on Sebald
20 years after his death, Will Self pieces together the life and work of writer WG Sebald.

It’s Not How You Start…
Acclaimed novelist Kate Weinberg discovers why endings matter so much to us.

Everyone is an Artist
The untold story of community and socially-engaged art in post-war Britain.

Mercury
Freddie Mercury died 30 years ago this week. What would we ask if he were a star today?

Jan Morris: Writing a Life
Horatio Clare explores the life, legacy and mythmaking of Jan Morris.

Viral
Why do some fake history stories get widely shared on social media?