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The best novels teach us about the world and about ourselves. In her Lucy Barton books, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Elizabeth Strout knows about loneliness and the solitary nature of life but also shows us ways in which we are all connected. By Gillian Bouras

With Southern Europe's relentless heatwave leading to ensuing wildfires and loss of life, what is the future of this region under such environmental duress? By Gillian Bouras

In an era where geopolitical power shifts and liberty often seems under siege, what does it mean for a citizenry to heed the call of 'eternal vigilance'? By Gillian Bouras

Exploring the cyclical nature of history, contemporary historians Christopher Clark and Serii Plokhy shed light on current geopolitics — from Greece to Ukraine — and illuminate the intertwining of past and present, underlining the enduring wisdom that while history may not repeat, it often rhymes. By Gillian Bouras

As the UK prepares for the coronation of King Charles, ideas about national pride and loyalty to the crown have been revolutionised since Queen Elizabeth's coronation. By Gillian Bouras

While our lives plod along in an ordinary groove, the great writers astound us and lift us on to another plane. The state of reading, Dessaix believes, is one of intense attention: in every true reading of literature in adult life, we revert to that early attitude of plasticity and innocence before the text. By Gillian Bouras

In a time where the world feels increasingly divided, perhaps sharing a meal is just what we need. By Gillian Bouras

Why do so many people with a Christian upbringing no longer identify as Christians? And why are the growing number of them claiming to be of “no religion” at all?

The child, Wordsworth thought, is able to witness the divine in nature, but gradually this ability fades. By Gillian Bouras

In August 1660, the English Parliament passed the Indemnity and Oblivion Act, targeting those involved in the trial and execution of Charles I. The death warrant for Charles I had been signed by 59 judges, and 31 of them were still alive in 1660. Those caught suffered a terrible death of being hanged, drawn and quartered. Pursuit of the guilty was unremitting. By Gillian Bouras