A Most Malignant Gathering
Prior to his ascent to the throne, the Roman Emperor Claudius was continually underestimated. He…
Tag: culture
Thoughts from the Attic
This past weekend, I doubt I could have been more away from it all: I…
Review: “When the Lights Went Out” starring Natasha Connor and Kate Ashfield
I moved to Yorkshire in late 2011. Since that time, I’ve found much to admire:…
I Agree With Unscripted Nick
There are many reasons why we should damn Tony Blair and his minions; the nonsensical…
Farewell, Summer
Autumn usually sneaks in via the back door. Its shadows lengthen on the staircase, and…
Redefining Rape
It was all so theatrical: the small balcony, the symbol of the Ecuadorian embassy affixed…
The Bottomless Man
We all give off false impressions. The man who seems crass may be trying to…
At the Olympics
Eric Idle, accompanied by a proverbial crooning “fat lady”, has sung his song. The Olympic…