Culture

Unsatisfied with George Orwell's description of patriotism, John Mitchinson digs deep into his own personal history to untangle the complex roots of his Englishness.

John Mitchinson sets out why the Greek philosopher Epicurus' legacy has been claimed by hedonism but actually represents the opposite and is so relevant for our anxious times.

Chris Sullivan reviews a new comedy drama based on one of Britain's most controversial modern businessmen.

As Putin rewrites the past in order to control the future, Kseniya Kirillova reveals what it tells us about Russia’s strategic goals.

The first chapter of the secret memoirs of the first lady of the United Kingdom (FLOTUK). As told to Otto English...

Samir Jeraj considers the role British elites gave to eugenics as a deeply flawed method of providing the nation with a healthy stock of soldiers.

Bonnie Greer remembers her Baby Boomer past and wonders what happened to a healthy disrespect for your elders.

John Mitchinson on why we should celebrate the success of the flexibility of the English language which enables its richness.

Stephen Unwin explores how some of the most civilised and intelligent thinkers have supported one of the most dark and barbaric philosophies in modern history.

Hardeep Matharu explores what the rise of Conservative ethnic minority politicians reveals about the party's approach to race and diversity.

Chris Sullivan reviews the 1951 classic and finds a compelling case for abolishing tuition fees before more young people's talents are wasted.

Hardeep Singh Kohli provides a recipe to help restore platonic love.

Stephen Colegrave uncovers a family secret and realises how easy it is to whitewash our slavery roots.

With the Coronavirus the subject of headlines the world over, fears of a pandemic have again arisen. Along with media speculation, however, there is a far more insidious contagion.

Byline Times travelled to Northern Ireland and the Republic to uncover what Britain can learn about the dangers of a repressed English nationalism

Chris Sullivan explains how the tabloid panic about knife crime today is a repeat of the 1950s and wonders when we'll actually do something about the real causes.

John Mitchinson on why biodiversity helps explain why we are all impoverished by the loss of languages.

In Part Two of his look back at Britain's journey with the EU, Otto English charts how Eurosceptic forces were unleashed after the 1975 Referendum and channelled in the 2010s by those looking to capitalise on the increasingly hard lives of many in the UK.

In Part One of his romantic misadventures after the first Brexit Referendum, Peter Jukes and his best friend discover a mysterious dark Continent.

In Part One of his look back at Britain's journey with the EU, Otto English charts the UK's pivotal role in its formation, initial British reluctance at the project and the 1975 referendum which seemed to provide hope for a happy future in the bloc.