Culture

New film release American Fiction satirises storytelling and the expectations placed on authors. Jamie Smith records his reactions to watching the movie.

Professor Sabina Alkire talks about how we can re-enchant our capacity for justice and compassion in tackling global poverty

Missing out on seeing her favourite band's first live gig provides Mica Gray a lesson in doubt and faith.

Mumford and Sons team up with Pharrell Williams. Belle Tindall unpacks their new track – Good People.

As the The Chosen’s latest series premieres, Natalie Garrett analyses the TV show’s appeal.

On the Re-enchanting podcast Martin Shaw talks with Belle and Justin about a visionary encounter and his homecoming as a fulfilment of a life invested in mythology and storytelling.

Amid dystopian dramas, Paula Duncan analyses the attraction of the Star Trek franchise.

Listen to curated to narrated articles. This week: how Veganuary is faring, the awe in ancient cave art, and a modern megachurch in an Egyptian cave.

A re-invigorated art gallery highlights synergies between ancient texts and current issues.

On the Re-enchanting podcast Helen Lewis talks with Belle and Justin about the religious instincts that seems to underlie secular activism, and whether she sees any way forward in re-enchanting feminism and the culture wars.

Iwan Russell-Jones recounts the discovery of stone age art that still connects 30,000 years after its creation.

Listen to curated to narrated articles. This week: the Post Office, political reform, and medical promises.