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The bilingual stage

To imagine a language is to imagine a vivid form of life, Ludwig Wittgenstein once argued persuasively in his Philosophical Investigations. Whether you agree with him or not, what Wittgenstein observed -- the interrelation between language and life -- has, without a rupture, been one of the most intensive socio-historical…

Bangkok Post · Jul 10

The Madrid Codices: Leonardo da Vinci's treasure trove digitised by Spain's National Library

On 13 February 1967, the Spanish National Library announced the discovery of the Madrid I and II codices, two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci that had remained poorly catalogued for more than a century. But they are being digitised to make them accessible to the public.

Euronews · Feb 20

Mary Queen of Scots’ final letter written hours before her execution to go on display

The fragile document rarely leaves its vaults due to conservation

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Is Austin, the TV comedy filmed in Canberra, any good?

It stars Michael Theo from Love on the Spectrum

The Canberra Times · May 30, 2024

Why this Canberra woman had to reclaim her original name to feel whole

Growing up Asian in the 90s in the ACT was very different.

The Canberra Times · Mar 22, 2024

Final piece of Alasdair Gray archive joins Poor Things at National Library

THE National Library of Scotland has bought the final tranche of archive material by renowned Scottish author Alasdair Gray ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024

'I canna wait': New Scots Scriever announced for year-long residency

A NEW Scots Scriever is set to promote Galloway Scots during a year-long residency with the National Library of Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

National Library Of Israel Reverts Back To Israeli-Flag-Themed Logo After Public Backlash

Critics argue new logo lacked connection to Israel, Zionism, and Hebrew language

Zenger · Oct 2, 2023

National Library of Scotland to turn reading rooms into space for music

The Edinburgh-based National Library of Scotland is teaming up with musicians and storytellers to hold Gaelic folklore performance: Beacon.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

First collection of William Shakespeare’s plays on show to toast key anniversary

The 400-year-old collection includes the first publication of Macbeth

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023