A Natural History of Walter Rothschild
Beautifully written piece examining the life of a man who possessed a great fortune and an even greater interest in exotic animals. A man who “simply wanted to possess the world in all its endless variety.”
Ministry of Fun
A look at the ministry of Rich Wilkerson Jr, the pastor favoured by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, along with other celebrity friends.
An Enemy of the Kremlin Dies in London
A very 21st century tale, involving oligarchs making, losing and hiding their fortunes, and the murder of an enemy of the Russian state, poisoned by a toxic flower in the heart of London.
Future Shock
A piece looking back at Alfonso Cuaron’s 2006 masterpiece Children of Men, which presents a dark yet recognisable version of the world, with one key difference – humans have lost the ability to reproduce. The article finds parallels in the state of the world portrayed in the film and the political moment we find ourselves in today, assesses its cultural impact and explores its cinematography, including its iconic single-shot scenes.
Arron Banks: ‘Brexit was a war. We won. There’s no turning back now’
An eye-opening interview with the man who bankrolled the Leave.EU campaign – confident and ambitious as ever with plans to run for Parliament, a new politics website, and a transatlantic alliance with President Trump’s Chief Strategist Steve Bannon. Conversation turns most interestingly to his views on Russia.
Big Man Walking
“Not many people change the world. Fewer still are thanked for it.” – Neal Ascherson reviews a biography of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, who joined that small group when he helped to bring about its end.
Camp Code
A guide to the geography, politics and daily life of Bourj Al Shamali, a refugee camp in Lebanon that has been in existence since 1948.
Sitting Up
A piece describing itself aptly as ‘A brief history of chairs’, looking at how different societies approach the act of sitting.
The Agency
An extraordinary story profiling the Internet Research Agency, a Russian agency allegedly dedicated to spreading misinformation online about Russia’s enemies, both foreign and domestic.
An interview with Paul Kimmage: Team Sky’s charade has been exposed
An explosive interview with a cycling journalist on the controversy currently plaguing Team Sky.