Culture

Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.

Review
  1. Culture
  2. Eating
A woman stands at a kitchen island with a chopping board on it.

The hidden messages in Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show

Jessica Norman
How With Love, Meghan taps into ancient rituals
3min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A news cameraman holding a camera, stands back to back to a police officer.

Fear of the news means it needs to change

Steve Dew-Jones
Here's how to rethink reporting.
6min read
Review
  1. Art
  2. Community
A projected image of a person dressed as a mermaid being pushed on a trolley falls on the wall and windows of an old barracks.

Ceremony's superpower is on show at Berwick Parade

Susan Gray
Reinventing historic touchpoints between faith and community.
5min read
Article
  1. Awe and wonder
  2. Culture
A vicar stands arms in front of himself, behind him is a cathedral

Why you need more cathedrals in your life

Pat Allerton
A TV tour of the ancient landmarks showcases their relevance to today.
5min read
Explainer
  1. Biology
  2. Culture
An artistic visualisation of a DNA strand growing flowers from it.

Ethics needs to catch-up with genetic innovation

John Bryant
Are we morally obliged to genetically edit?
9min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A man dressed in 1930s clothing, sits with others at a table looking pensive.

Bonhoeffer: how to rouse a deaf world to moral action

Theodore Brun
Comparing today to the past is risky, a new biopic helps us do it well.
6min read
Essay
  1. Character
  2. Culture
Timothee Chalamet, wearing light yellow suit reposes in a seat a the Oscars, clasping his hands, his eyes closed.

In pursuit of greatness: a prayer for Timothée Chalamet

Roger Bretherton
Fame is the new heaven, and the star is just being honest about getting there.
8min read
Review
  1. America
  2. Culture
Three woman dining in a luxury hotel in Thailand, turn and look to the camera.

White Lotus understands a lot - but not Christianity

Belle Tindall
Here’s what the girl squad storyline gets right and wrong.
6min read
Events
  1. Culture
  2. Events
Pulitzer Prize-winning Marilynne Robinson (Photo credit: Radcliffe Harvard) and Graham Tomlin

Online webinar: Graham Tomlin in Conversation with Marilynne Robinson

Nick Jones
We’re bringing Seen and Unseen to life through a string of live events. And you’re invited.

1min read
Article
  1. Attention
  2. Culture
A montage image places a woman, with eyes shut and hands on hip, at the centre of blurred circle of ground and tree branches.

Let your mind wander if you want to make the most of Lent

Simon Burton-Jones
How to escape the cold and bitter tunnels of digital distraction.
4min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Mikey Madison, wearing a ball gown, clutches a golden Oscar statue.

The Oscars celebrate a basic human trait - telling stories

Belle Tindall
A ‘seemingly absurd ritual’ reveals a little of who we are.
5min read
Article
  1. AI
  2. Culture
A black and white list of music tracks reads: IS THIS WHAT WE WANT. THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT MUST NOT LEGALISE MUSIC THEFT.

As creativity and AI battle, greed is the true enemy

Alexandra Kytka-Sharpe
Every string plucked, stitch sewn, brushstroke painted, is a sign we’re made for more than utility.
4min read