Culture

Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Explainer
  1. AI - Artificial Intelligence
  2. Culture
A caveman holding a hammer looks at a bench on which are a broken bicycle and a laptop.
The first in a three-part series exploring the implications of technology.
6min read
Podcast
  1. Books
  2. Culture
Two men in Tudor clothing converse in a street
C.S. Lewis' storytelling, Shardlake, and the mistakes that set us apart.
1min read
Article
  1. America
  2. Conspiracy theory
A runner passes a church and a flag in an America suburb, under billowing clouds.
A returning American feels the heat generated by contesting ‘realities'.
6min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Football
A footballer takes a penalty kick.
Football is a global language and the shootout is the end to Shakespearian tragedy.
5min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Economics
Kier Starmer sits on a sofa, leaning forward and holding papers he is reading. Rachel Reaves sits and looks on.
Will Hutton’s This Time No Mistakes surveys the thinking that could solve Britain’s ills.
10min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Faith
A woman guest on a podcast laughs.
Belle and Justin speak to Karen about imagination in faith.
1min read
Article
  1. Attention
  2. Culture
On a dark street someone checks their mobile phone for messages.
The dehumanising behaviour hiding in plain sight.
5min read
Article
  1. Art
  2. Culture
A choir sing at the front of a church while an audience looks on.
Why society, and churches, need the Arts.
5min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Israel
Between two generals wearing camouflage uniforms, a man in a black shirt listens.
Disliked and embattled, the Israeli premier’s purpose strengthens him.
7min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. General Election 24
Three piles of ready-meals sit on a shelf. One stack is blue, the next yellow and the third red.
No-hope manifestos, full of ugly policies, leave us craving something better.
4min read
Review
  1. Addiction
  2. Culture
on a stage a woman kneels on a bed amid frantic action around her.
People Places & Things is a modern play with old stories.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Books
  2. Culture
A painting shows two 19th century women in a carriage, one reading as the others snoozes.
The companionship of reading, the benefit of enemies, and the power of mercy.
1min read