CULTURE
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The British politician who was caught faking his own death
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) When John Stonehouse’s clothes were found in a pile on Miami Beach on 20 November…
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Why the poignant Kes is Britain’s greatest coming-of-age story
Alamy First released in November 1969, Ken Loach’s social-realist tale of a boy who adopts a kestrel still resonates and…
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These five bizarre Surrealist artworks are not what they seem
Courtesy of SFMoMA, San Francisco (Credit: Courtesy of SFMoMA, San Francisco) Dismissed or trivialised by some as unserious and silly,…
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The climate warnings in 19th Century paintings
John Brett, 1856. Photo: Tate A new exhibition that documents the impact of the Industrial Revolution features several 1800s artists,…
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Eight photos of the quirkiest groups in 70s and 80s US
Neal Slavin (Credit: Neal Slavin) Celebrating “the joy of being together “, here are eight group portraits – taken by…
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How female action stars have wowed through the ages
Eureka Entertainment There’s long been a misconception that action films are a masculine domain. But female strength and agility have…
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The Pagan origins of familiar Halloween rituals
Getty Images From outrageous costumes to trick or treat: the unexpected ancient roots of Halloween’s most popular – and most…
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How Arnold Schwarzenegger became the bad guy in The Terminator
Alamy The Terminator was released 40 years ago, on 26 October 1984. James Cameron’s science-fiction thriller turned its star into…
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Why Lady Gaga’s comeback hits the spot
Inside Out (Credit: Inside Out) The pop star has returned with a bombastic new song, the first single from her…
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Inside eight of the best fashion designers’ homes
Robyn Lea When fashion people pour their creativity into their homes, the results can be tactile interiors that visitors may…
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