Why the growing popularity of Jane Austen? Is it accidental, a typical postmodern temporary fad, or is there some deeper reason for the…

Climate change is one of the key issues of our time. But what should we make of the fervour of the environmental movement?

This helpful summary of philosopher Charles Taylor's work examines what it means to live in a secular age.

Beyoncé is incredibly popular. What makes her music resonate so deeply with people?

Why does crime fiction fascinate so many people? What might this show us about people's concerns today.

Twenty questions to help us think more carefully about films - or to use in film discussion evenings.

'Whispers of Redemption' in Maleficent, Disney's makeover of Sleeping Beauty.

A review of the film Lincoln.

"Make them remember you." The Doctor’s advice to Amy and Rory as they faced the Parliament of the Daleks (episode 1: 'Asylum of the…