Culture Archive

Britain’s Empire: Resistance, Repression and Revolt by Richard Gott – review

Posted on December 7, 2011 | No Comments
The violence at the heart of colonialism is exposed in Richard Gott's history
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Jeremy Clarkson’s One Show rant: complaints hit 21,000

Posted on December 2, 2011 | No Comments
BBC faces biggest complaints storm since 'Sachsgate' row as Top Gear presenter claims he discussed commments in advance
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Chinua Achebe refuses Nigerian national honour

Posted on November 14, 2011 | No Comments
For a second time, writer declines to become a Commander of the Federal Republic, saying corruption remains unaddressed
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Library usage falls as branches close

Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments
Official figures show 33 branch libraries have closed in the last year, and visits are also falling
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Don’t fear the Reader: how technology can benefit children’s books

Posted on October 23, 2011 | No Comments
New technology, far from tempting kids away from books, promises to add a new dimension to reading
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Michael Jackson tribute show to take place in Tokyo

Posted on October 11, 2011 | No Comments
Following the Michael Forever bonanza in Wales, the Jackson family have announced another show in Tokyo, which will benefit survivors of the Japanese earthquakes
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Sylvia Robinson, ‘mother of hip-hop’, dies aged 76

Posted on September 30, 2011 | No Comments
Pioneering producer put out the first ever rap record by assembling the Sugarhill Gang
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Juice fresh 20 years on

Posted on September 29, 2011 | No Comments
Juice, 1992's 'film noir' with teenagers – and hip-hop, is still finding young fans today
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