The myth of merry Christmas
Have you ever wondered about the origins of your favourite Christmas traditions? They aren’t as merry as you think.
Category: Features
The winter solstice: time to celebrate yourself
The annual celebration that invites you reflect on your life is here.
“In ten years we might be meeting in my lounge” – the Church of Scotland in a new decade
A historic Scottish institution has big challenges ahead.
Tarot cards and feminists: the modern-day witch
If witchcraft is such a bad thing, what is Wicca and why are so many women today attracted to it?
Asking for Angela put to the test
There, under the liquor shells, hidden away behind the sea of useless crap, I spot Angela. How many people actually know about Angela?
Fur Fox sake: Global fur sales on a slow decline
More sloth than mink – the anti-fur movement is gaining global attention, but dragging in speed.
Hong Kong conflict catches fire
Since November 8 this year, Hong Kong has seen a dramatic escalation in violence on both sides of the line.
In defence of gay blood
Outdated legislation on blood donation harms the entire country, not just the queer community, writes George Wreathall.
Returning to Neverland: why has Michael Jackson been unmuted?
It is eight months since “Leaving Neverland.” In this feature, we ask if its shocking revelations have been forgotten.
Excluded, neurodiverse students face barriers to graduate schemes
Employers can’t argue that it is too expensive to make their workplace accessible to all their employees.
