Gloves have a long history, with evidence they existed between 1343 and 1323 B.C. But when did the common and practical hand ...

Madama Butterfly is both one of Puccini’s most revered works, but continues to raise questions about depictions of race, ...

This Thursday, 8 May, marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe prevailing at the end of the Second World War. Here are ...

May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and peace in Europe. We commemorate the occasion with a selection of the greatest film scores accompanying depictions of the Second World War.

From 70s classics to children’s animations, films have always turned to opera to help depict emotions, narratives and characters. Take a look at some of the best times operas have made their way into ...

On Thursday 8 May the nation will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, when Germany surrendered to the Allies, marking the end of World War II and peace in Europe. We are marking VE Day 80 on ...