HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - Caught on Camera

The macabre imagination and erratic life of the man behind Christmas story The Nutcracker

It’s that time of year when our favourite Christmas stories reemerge to dominate the stage and screen. Prominent among them is The Nutcracker, a classic 19th-century tale that has been adapted in a variety of forms, but is best known as Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2025

The Divided Mind by Edward Bullmore review – do we finally know what causes schizophrenia?

A brilliant history of psychiatric ideas suggests we are on the cusp of a transformation in our understanding of severe mental illness

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

The Murdoch Family, One of the World's Most Influential Clans, Sees Charlotte Freud Debut a Fresh Dental Makeover

Charlotte Freud, heir to the Murdoch empire and descendant of Sigmund Freud, unveiled a striking dental makeover at a London art event, sparking renewed scrutiny of the influential dynasty's next generation.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025

Surrealism is better known for its strangeness than the radical politics and revolutionary ambitions of its creators

A large-scale exhibition of surrealism that first opened in Paris in 2024 will have its sole American iteration, “Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100,” at the Philadelphia Art Museum from Nov. 8, 2025, through Feb. 16, 2026.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Bella Freud’s M&S collection has launched – here’s what to shop

The stalwart’s second collaboration with the iconic British designer is sure to sell out

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Why do kids want to talk about bums and poos all the time?

If you spend time around little kids, you may notice one topic seems to be more interesting and hilarious than any other.

The Conversation · Oct 15, 2025

Curious kids: why do we dream?

Why do we dream? Vishnu, aged nine, Kerala

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2025

Why are pacifiers becoming a growing (and viral) trend among adults?

Adult versions of pacifiers are all the rage at the moment, with a growing number of social media users adopting the viral trend to deal with the stress of everyday life. What do the experts say, and are we wrong to be so judgemental?

Euronews · Sep 17, 2025

Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler review – dangerous jokes as bedwetter grows into a psychopath

Fizzing with intelligence, and featuring a catastrophic misunderstanding and a deeply symbolic cigar, this richly imagined play feels all too plausible

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025

Naomi Ackie, Bella Freud and Lionesses share their favourite fashion trends

The industry’s biggest stars turned out at the Elle Style Awards in London to celebrate all things fashion.

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025