Articles of Note

Mary Beard made her name in part by studying how Romans relieved themselves ('togas up, chatting as they went?). Now she has a new role: feminist heroine... more »

New Books

T.S. Eliot attributed his inspiration to it; Philip Larkin described it as 'the best remedy for a day's work.' Gin has deep roots in beery Britain... more »

Essays & Opinions

David Mitchell's novels span the globe. But don't call him global. He is geologic. That the world is everywhere connected is a matter of metaphysical conviction... more »