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Churchill, Macmillan and Attlee had proved their virtue in war. Today our leaders are allergic to real risk

This revealing memoir about the author’s 20 years in the City of Light identifies the complex codes of behaviour that newcomers are obliged to master

One of the most prestigious universities in the world and a pillar of British culture, Oxford is trying to shake off the label of being a guardian of class privilege. While its student body is increasingly diverse, inertia acts as a counterweight in this complex ecosystem that has been forged over centuries

As the European Parliament elections loom, French right-wing politician Jean-Paul Garraud eyes a seismic shift in Brussels.

Sensible conservative or dangerous narcissist? The best answer comes from those who have worked with him. There are two Donald Trumps. We liberals see an...

In this odd book, the Financial Times columnist Simon Kuper narrates his experience as an expatriate ‘uptight northern European’ living in Paris with his family. His American wife, Pamela Duckerman, also a journalist, is the author of Bringing Up Bébé, a culture-shock memoir about having children in Paris and discovering French child-rearing ways, which are

Explore the cultural differences in lunch rituals - from Australian leftovers to French set menus. Share your lunch experiences with The Echidna!

Explore the cultural differences in lunch rituals - from Australian leftovers to French set menus. Share your lunch experiences with The Echidna!

Explore the cultural differences in lunch rituals - from Australian leftovers to French set menus. Share your lunch experiences with The Echidna!

Explore the cultural differences in lunch rituals - from Australian leftovers to French set menus. Share your lunch experiences with The Echidna!