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Who were the Luddites? Their legacy ripples through politics, cultural commentary and literature

American filmmaker George Lucas is one of the latest to indicate he’s open to AI in the movie industry.

The Conversation

Heartwarming? Appalling? On Whose Part? Whatever It Is, It's Strange Indeed

'Tis strange,—but true; for truth is always strange; Stranger than fiction; if it could be told, How much would novels… The post Heartwarming? Appalling? On Whose Part? Whatever It Is, It's Strange Indeed appeared first on Reason.com.

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Bastille star working on musical about week which inspired two literary classics

The upcoming production is based on the romantic poets and their complicated friend group.

Evening Standard

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Isis Hainsworth on her Olivier-nominated role in Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia

Olivier-nominated Isis Hainsworth is storming into the West End with a head-spinning hit

Evening Standard

Quote of the Day by famous Romantic poet Lord Byron: “The great object of life is sensation- to feel that we exist, even though in pain” – Inspiring quote on human existence, suffering and true meaning of life by the world’s first modern literary celebrity

Quote of the Day by Lord Byron: Lord Byron’s thought-provoking quote explores the deeper meaning of life, human existence and emotional experience. It suggests that life is truly defined by feeling deeply through passion, struggle, joy, pain, and personal connection rather than simply existing comfortably. The timeless quote of the…

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Ten compelling poems about climate change – chosen by our experts

We asked ten literary experts to recommend the climate poem that has spoken to them most powerfully. Their answers span over 200 years and a range of emotions from sorrow, to anger, fear and hope.

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Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball reveals the gothic tradition behind modern celebrity

The Mayhem Ball – the concert tour for Lady Gaga’s 2025 album Mayhem – is set to conclude in April after a global run. The tour delivered everything fans have come to expect from the artist: spectacle, innovation and, above all, immersion in a gothic world.

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Mary Shelley is often underestimated on screen – does The Bride! finally get her right?

Ostensibly, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s second film, The Bride! offers a reimagining of the 1936 film The Bride of Frankenstein, in which the bride appears only briefly and does not say a single word.

The Conversation

Cheltenham hopeful of ticket-sale turnaround for festival after three years of decline

Ticket sales for the 2026 festival meeting at Cheltenham are ahead of the levels at the same point 12 months ago

The Guardian - UK

'Marooned' Byron statue to be moved into Hyde Park after huge fundraising campaign

The statue has been moved to a more visible location near Victoria Gate in Hyde Park, thanks to a grant of £230,000

Evening Standard

From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route … readers’ favourite organised challenges

Whether it’s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures

The Guardian - UK

35 Years Ago, A B-Movie Legend's Last Film Was An Awesomely Ludicrous Sci-Fi Flop

In 1990, Roger Corman made his long-awaited return behind the camera. The result was one of the weirdest Frankenstein movies ever.

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Jonathan Anderson's New Dior Look Dresses Main Characters for More Than the Plot

The house's new chapter takes beauty seriously.

Marie Claire

Why Charli XCX might be gen Z’s answer to the Romantic poets

Popstar Charli XCX is turning her hand to acting in the new film Erupcja. In it, she recites Lord Byron’s poem Darkness. Charli and Byron may be 200 years apart, but the legacies of Romantic poetry are alive in Brat, the singer’s sixth studio album.

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Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India: release date, episode guide, trailer, interviews and everything we know

Rob and Rylan’s Passage to India sees the chalk-and-cheese pair go on a new three-part adventure.

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13 Historical Figures Who Were Secretly Total Weirdos

History books often show us the polished side of famous people. But the truth is, many historical figures had habits and quirks that would raise eyebrows today. These odd behaviors shaped their lives and sometimes even changed the world. Knowing about these weird sides can make history feel more real…

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‘An electrifying moment’: Charles and Camilla visit sparks Ravenna tourism boom

Queen enthralled by Italian city’s museum dedicated to poet Lord Byron, who wrote Don Juan there

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Why JMW Turner is still Britain’s best artist, 250 years on

The revered artist conjured groundbreaking scenes of gods, legends and lost civilisations, but, more than anything, his work came to represent the complex soul of Britain like that of no artist before or since

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My culinary adventure on the Lisbon coast

The elegant towns of Cascais, Estoril and Sintra have plenty to offer, from romantic royal palaces to the best of Portuguese cuisine

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Rufus Wainwright: Dream Requiem album review – a sense of special occasion, all concerned believe in it

Hollywood royalty in the shape of Meryl Streep, and the soaring soprano of Anna Prohaska lend authenticity to Wainwright’s expressive eulogy to human loss

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Lord Byron museum to open in Italian building where poet had intense affair

Visitors will be able to explore Palazzo Guiccioli in Ravenna, where Byron romanced its aristocrat owner’s wife

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Book returned to Cumbria school library 113 years overdue

Poetry of Byron borrowed by schoolboy Leonard Ewbank, who studied at Oxford and was killed at Ypres in 1916

Evening Standard

Dozens of blue plaques are missing in London and English Heritage wants public's help to find them

Among the missing blue plaques are ones commemorating William Hogarth, John Milton and Joseph Lister

The Guardian - UK

English Heritage asks public for help to recover London’s ‘lost’ plaques

War damage, demolition and refurbishment blamed for disappearing roundels now themselves part of history

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Dua Lipa is a poet too – on National Poetry Day, let’s celebrate the power of words to move us

The significance and solace of poetry is closer than you think, I tell budding authors as they arrive at class with headphones on, glued to TikTok trends, or scrolling through Instagram feeds.

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