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For many centuries, opportunities for women to live their lives as professional musicians were scarce. There were, however, exceptions –...

The Tudor monarch wielded an arsenal of tools and stratagems to navigate the perils of female statehood. Her most famous portrait, as...

With violent conflict raging around the globe, a look at the renowned psychoanalyst’s thoughts seems warranted. Although decidedly dated...

After escaping Nazism, the much-acclaimed composer moved away from his German roots to make his mark in a very American field – New...

Post-colonial writer Chinua Achebe eviscerated the story, interpreting it as a racist contrast between “civilized” Europe and “savage”...

Men playing women, women playing men, and Victorian repressions galore – playwright Churchill tackled Millet’s feminist theories to...

In a fight against father figures, both real and metaphorical, Joyce’s hero follows in the footsteps of his Greek namesake by spreading...

The powerful and dangerous sentiment may spring from many sources, from fear to former love. In light of all the threats it poses to our...

Humanity has undeniably developed in leaps and bounds over the past millennia. Yet history shows that striving for progress can be as...

Already embroiled in controversy, Klimt sparked outrage when he unveiled his monumental painting. It divided opinion, and revealed the...

An evolutionary boost, heightened communication, social bonding, or dopamine trigger – figures from Darwin to Wagner have debated music’s...

The explicit painting sparked a furor in the 19th century and its power to shock remains undimmed, making it the perfect vehicle to...

What turned a safe, classical composer into a cutting-edge artist? Dessau translated his experiences of war, antisemitism, fascism,...