How to Tame Paris… Without Going Mad?
How to tame a city? “This aspect is too often underemphasized,” says Lis. “It means making connections” (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry,…
Culture
Leaving the West End: London Theatre in May
London theatre has never been confined to the West End playbills. Beyond its glittering boundaries lies an equally vibrant —…
Exhibition «Here (Not) There»: What Does It Feel Like To Belong Nowhere?
What does it feel like to belong nowhere — neither in the place you left nor in the place you…
Brighton Festival: 60 years of art on the edge of the sea
In May 2026, Brighton once again turns into one large cultural space. From May 1 to 25, the famous seaside…
Columns
Arthur Boan: «45-minute violin concerto prepares your brain for Shakespeare»
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Canadian actor Arthur Boan, a graduate of Guildford School of Acting, is known to London audiences for his roles in Elektra and Oklahoma!. He recently toured the United Arab Emirates…
Status Symbols: Jewellery, Watches, and What Lies Behind the Glass
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Two fascinating watch stories broke in the past few days. Most people won’t care – unlike jewelry headlines about hundred-carat diamonds or Marie Antoinette’s pearls, watch news only entertains watch…
Jeff Shankley: “Theatre is the bedtime story business”
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Jeff Shankley, a legend of British musical theatre and the original performer of Munkustrap in Cats and Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, has never confined himself to the mirror of…
Trending
Leader of the SNP John Swinney: promises and real prospects
After a series of political upheavals and leadership changes, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has settled on a leader – John Swinney. Taking the reins of power, Swinney outlined an…
Golden Cloaks, Stone Drums and Wooden Figurines: Britain’s Strangest Artefacts
Archaeology is a science of the past — but some parts of the past refuse to reveal themselves easily. Britain is home to many strange and baffling objects that have…
People
Istanbul: Changing Faces and Meanings
Istanbul has always been a city of transformation: from Constantinople, the capital of Byzantium, to a modern metropolis, its identity…
Galina Yuzefovich: “Talking about reading is a kind of comforting refuge”
Galina Yuzefovich knows how to turn a conversation about literature into a conversation about time, generations, and collective illusions. Why…
Vasiliy Zorkii: “It’s vital to create new neural connections every day”
Vasiliy Zorkii is a musician, director, writer, producer and screenwriter, known for work at the intersection of music, theatre and…
Business
The Games Conference Every Parent Should Know About
In a city that is accustomed to playing host to global discussions, there are few events that have had a…
AI and the Remaking of Elite Power: How Processes Replaced Prestige
We are living in an era of profound transformation, in which the traditional coordinates of power and influence are increasingly…
Is it worth buying on Black Friday?
Black Friday is no longer just a day, but a whole period of frenzy in UK supermarkets and shops: some…
Lifestyle
Honest Materials: how the «green» market is actually evolving
Over the past few years, «sustainability» has moved from a trend to a structural shift in the material market. What…
EX NIHILO at Harrods: an elegant celebration of modern perfumery
Yesterday, the EX NIHILO boutique at Harrods hosted an intimate meeting with the founders of the Parisian fragrance house –…
Keep Dancing, Don’t Stop!
Winter is drawing to a close, which means the season of endless flights between cities and countries is upon us…
Travel
Tbilisi: Revisited
I have lived in London for over 30 years, yet Georgia remains a place I cannot stay away from for…
Seven stops in Japan: a journey through a flawless country
“We want to go to Japan,” my children announced. “We want to get pushed into subway cars by station staff…
First Snow, First Ski and the main question: ‘Can We Come Back?’ – Family Resort Rainer in South Tyrol
“Mum, when will I see snow?” asked my 7-year-old daughter, looking through the window at rainy London.
Health
«Trust Matters More Than Price»: The Founders of Esteworld on the Future of Aesthetic Medicine
Aesthetic medicine has long ceased to be solely about appearance. Today, it is a multi-billion-dollar industry where medicine, technology, psychology,…
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea: The Art of Longevity, Reimagined
Interest in longevity medicine and integrative wellness is surging. More people than ever are opting for retreats that combine restoration,…
“Bed Rotting”: A Psychological Look at a Popular Gen Z Trend
In recent years, a trend with a half-ironic, half-accurate name has quickly spread among Gen Z: “bed rotting.” This term…
Education
In Your Own Rhythm: The Role of Music Education in Child Development
It has long been an axiom: the first five years of life are a period of intense development. Parents buy…
Generation Distracted: Why Focus Now Feels Like a Luxury
Inattention among children and youth is now recognized as an issue around the world and across different educational systems. This…
Inside Le Cordon Bleu London: How Chefs Are Made
January is notoriously a time for fresh starts—and for some, that change is a big one. It’s in January that…
Property
Interior as a Reflection of Lifestyle
Imagine you’ve just bought your dream home or flat. Now comes the next step: choosing furniture, selecting elegant lighting, laying…
Living with a View of Hyde Park: Silicon Valley Meets Prime London
London has always had a talent for attracting interesting residents. Dukes, bankers, artists, film stars — and now the architects…
Islands and Ruins: Britain’s Market of Unusual Properties
Every property listing in Britain is, at best, a dreary photograph of a lawn and, at worst, a beige-toned, soul-sapping…
