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.
Podcast
- Addiction
- Culture
Lauren Windle talks addiction, recovery and love with Belle and Justin.
1min read
Essay
- AI - Artificial Intelligence
- Culture
When it comes to sex, AI is destroying the connection.
10min read
Podcast
- Culture
- Eating
Listen to narrated articles. The challenges of ADHD, how identifying as human has deadly implications, and some wisdom around fasting.
1min read
Column
- Culture
- Royalty
From ballet tales to royal soap opera, stories shed light on Lent's dark mortality.
4min read
Review
- America
- Culture
New film release American Fiction satirises storytelling and the expectations placed on authors. Jamie Smith records his reactions to watching the movie.
4min read
Podcast
- Culture
- Development
Professor Sabina Alkire talks about how we can re-enchant our capacity for justice and compassion in tackling global poverty
1min read
Review
- Culture
- Faith
Missing out on seeing her favourite band's first live gig provides Mica Gray a lesson in doubt and faith.
5min read
Review
- Culture
- Music
Mumford and Sons team up with Pharrell Williams. Belle Tindall unpacks their new track – Good People.
6min read
Review
- Culture
- Film & TV
As the The Chosen’s latest series premieres, Natalie Garrett analyses the TV show’s appeal.
6min read
Podcast
- Culture
- Poetry
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.
1min read
Review
- Culture
- Film & TV
Amid dystopian dramas, Paula Duncan analyses the attraction of the Star Trek franchise.
5min read
Podcast
- Awe and wonder
- Coptic Church
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.
1min read