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The happy valley of Byron’s old abode

Brief letters: Newstead Abbey | Dancing morals | Extreme heat | Larry the cat | Fishing for success | Leave the tuna alone

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Who were the Luddites? Their legacy ripples through politics, cultural commentary and literature

American filmmaker George Lucas is one of the latest to indicate he’s open to AI in the movie industry.

The Conversation · Aug 5

Heartwarming? Appalling? On Whose Part? Whatever It Is, It's Strange Indeed

'Tis strange,—but true; for truth is always strange; Stranger than fiction; if it could be told, How much would novels… The post Heartwarming? Appalling? On Whose Part? Whatever It Is, It's Strange Indeed appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 28

Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball reveals the gothic tradition behind modern celebrity

The Mayhem Ball – the concert tour for Lady Gaga’s 2025 album Mayhem – is set to conclude in April after a global run. The tour delivered everything fans have come to expect from the artist: spectacle, innovation and, above all, immersion in a gothic world.

The Conversation · Mar 27

Mary Shelley is often underestimated on screen – does The Bride! finally get her right?

Ostensibly, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s second film, The Bride! offers a reimagining of the 1936 film The Bride of Frankenstein, in which the bride appears only briefly and does not say a single word.

The Conversation · Mar 23

Cheltenham hopeful of ticket-sale turnaround for festival after three years of decline

Ticket sales for the 2026 festival meeting at Cheltenham are ahead of the levels at the same point 12 months ago

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

'Marooned' Byron statue to be moved into Hyde Park after huge fundraising campaign

The statue has been moved to a more visible location near Victoria Gate in Hyde Park, thanks to a grant of £230,000

Evening Standard · Feb 17

From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges

Whether it’s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

35 Years Ago, A B-Movie Legend's Last Film Was An Awesomely Ludicrous Sci-Fi Flop

In 1990, Roger Corman made his long-awaited return behind the camera. The result was one of the weirdest Frankenstein movies ever.

Inverse · Nov 2, 2025

Jonathan Anderson's New Dior Look Dresses Main Characters for More Than the Plot

The house's new chapter takes beauty seriously.

Marie Claire · Oct 1, 2025