Swerve the Tories
A new podcast: Niloo Sharifi explores anti-Conservative sentiment in Liverpool.
By Hand: A Woodturner
Richard Shock, a chemical engineer by training, makes beautiful and unique bowls, dishes, and art works, all by hand in his Oxford workshop.
Dream of Harold Pinter
“Call me HP,” he says. “Like the sauce?” His face does not move. We drive on.
All The Words In The World
Since it is user-generated, forvo.com doesn’t really feature all the words in the world, which makes its catchphrase something like Activia claiming to “Feed your Inner Smile”.
Madness, violence and so on
An interview with the stage director Robert Icke.
Lost in the Library of Babel
Recently, before bed, I’ve developed a new habit, one that I’m not sure I can explain.
Honour and the law in Jordan
In the case of honour killings leniency is frequently requested, as the perpetrator is often part of the very same family.
“I’ve become like a shame imam”: Interview with Jon Ronson
Jon Ronson’s face pops up on Skype. He peers at me through distinctive round glasses. “Do you mind if I quickly make myself a coffee?” he asks, then proceeds to take the computer around his New York apartment. “Here’s my study,” he says. “Do you want to see my dog? That’s New Jersey