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Bristol Old Vic brings live theatre directly into classrooms
In a bid to bypass budget cuts and transport nightmares, Bristol Old Vic is touring free plays directly into schools to keep arts alive for Gen Z.
Na-na, na-na-na: Why this childhood taunt lives rent-free in our heads
Ever wonder why kids across the globe use the same annoying chant to roast you? Readers are weighing in on the psychology behind the ultimate playground flex.
Hebrew language learning: Why people are signing up for Citizen Café
A fresh look at how online classrooms are making Hebrew more accessible and creating global communities in the process.
Religion and democracy: Could going to church actually save the US?
A new book argues that ditching religion has left a spiritual void now being filled by toxic, fanatical political polarization.
Atlantic Requiem: How a new symphony confronts the history of slavery
Manchester composer David Önaç is using historic insurance documents to honor enslaved Africans through a powerful new musical work.
Nepo Babies: Why fashion month turned into a total family affair
From runway debuts to front-row cameos, the industry is leaning hard into inherited fame—and it's giving main character energy.
Contact play: Why the new Glasgow production is a must-see
Jonny Donahoe’s latest two-hander captures the messy, complicated reality of family trauma and the struggle for reconciliation.
Black diaspora: Why our vocabulary for race is more than just ‘Black’
Across the globe, Black communities use a vibrant, complex spectrum of language to describe complexion that western labels just don't capture.
National Anthems: Why Are They Always So Orchestral?
We're questioning why our countries' biggest bangers are always stuck in the orchestra pit instead of hitting us with some power-pop energy.
Uber drivers and the beauty of the never-ending phone call
Ever wonder who your rideshare driver is talking to for the entire trip? It’s a cultural vibe shift we could all learn a thing or two from.
Historical leaders: Who could save the world in 2026?
We asked you which icon from the history books should be zapped into the present day to fix our current vibe check, and your answers were all over the map.
Bare nails trend: Is the 'quiet luxury' look actually classist?
The internet is obsessed with polish-free nails, but experts are questioning if this aesthetic erasure of culture is just another way to gatekeep beauty.
Why your favorite Viking museum exhibit is lowkey lying to you
Museums are stuck between showing real history and feeding the 'warrior' fantasy that tourists actually want to see.