Throughout his 91 years, Quincy Jones accomplished an impressive array of achievements in the entertainment industry. He excelled as a musician, arranger, composer, solo artist, record company executive, mogul, entrepreneur, and producer not only in music but also in films and TV. In a notable 2018 profile by Chris Heath, Quincy Jones Has a Story … Read more
History departments in the U.K., especially in post-92 universities, are facing significant cuts, potentially leading to the subject being dominated by elite institutions, warns a report by the Royal Historical Society (RHS). The report highlights a growing gap between the popularity of history as a subject and the job security of historians in U.K. universities. … Read more
Medieval swords are iconic weapons from a time when close combat and knightly prowess defined much of warfare. These weapons were not only tools of battle but also symbols of status, honour, and craftsmanship. With various designs and uses, swords from the medieval period hold a rich history that reflects the evolution of military technology, … Read more
Even before the memories of the firecracker accident that killed 14 people in Attibele last October have faded, the neighborhood on the outskirts of Bengaluru is bustling again with hundreds of cracker stalls this season. Following the accident in the run-up to Deepavali last year, the State government banned cracker sales in the locality, benefiting … Read more
On August 11, 1973, in an apartment block in the Bronx, an 18-year-old DJ named Kool Herc, also known as Hercules, played funk records at a dance party. He turned up the beats, rapped along to the music, and unknowingly gave birth to a new style that would eventually dominate popular music. In “Hip-hop Is … Read more
“That’s my thing apparently,” she said. “My partner only said the same thing the other day. He said ‘it seems your niche is historical, slightly comedic musicals’.” Well the evidence is there. Jennifer starred in Six – she’s one of the few performers to have played every one of Henry VIII’s six wives in the … Read more
My earliest reading memoryOne of the most fascinating books from my childhood was Gangles by Ronald McCuaig. It featured a wild girl from Australia who could balance on the water spray exhaled by a whale, traveling around with the whale. Reading this book at the age of six was a magical experience that still amazes … Read more
Indigenous Peoples‘ Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October, and with that comes disinformation about the people who first inhabited North America. Many students are familiar with the phrase, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” However, Columbus was not the first foreign explorer to reach the Americas, nor did he or his … Read more
Lee, directed by Ellen Kuras, is a biographical drama that delves into the life of Lee Miller, a former fashion model turned war correspondent during World War II. The film, starring the ever-talented Kate Winslet, attempts to capture the essence of Miller’s journey from the glamorous world of fashion to the gritty realities of war. … Read more