Well, that was bloody insane – all of it. But then we appear to be living in an insane asylum in which
Jerusalem is regarded as an international city, under a world body protectorate. That is its prevailing status. The United Nations has affirmed
As a little kid, one of my very first musical experiences was Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Even before I was an infant
A curious disc-like object pouring smoke and hovering over buildings was recently found in a monastery wall painting believed to date to
This year’s Christmas piece was originally going to be like last year’s and focus on an element of the Nativity tradition; instead,
Watching the memorial service to Muhammad Ali on Friday was at times, as you’d expect, very poignant. But it was more than
A magical star leading three mysterious ‘wise men’ from the East across miles and miles of wilderness to a small, obscure town.
Queen Nefertiti has remained one of the most fascinating, elusive figures from the permanently enchanting world of Ancient Egypt. Her final resting
The plight of blogger Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia has garnered international attention, particularly in the context of the freedom of expression.
I’ve always wondered what treasures sit in the vaults and store houses of the Vatican, gathering dust for years; historical items that