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The origins of marriage
In Depth The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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Smithsonian asserts its autonomy from Trump
speed read The DC institution defied Trump's firing of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet
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Comedians to see on tour this summer
the week recommends Beat the heat with humor
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The best British crime dramas: from Sherwood to The Game
The Week Recommends These are the most gripping police procedurals of 2025
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The politics of punctuation
In the Spotlight Semicolons get the silent treatment; AI makes a dash for dominance
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The weirdest Eurovision performances of all time
In Depth All the weird – and wonderful – acts that have left Eurovision audiences stunned, from Windows95man to Dustin the Turkey
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Spain's love of sunflower seeds is wrecking its football stadiums
Under the Radar One club controversially bans 'national vice' as discarded 'pipas' shells block drains and erode concrete
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'Art is one of humanity's great empathic mediums'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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5 film franchises that warranted 5+ installments
the week recommends 'Shrek 5' is upon us. What other movie series have deserved this many follow-ups?
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Kneecap: the Belfast rappers courting controversy
In the Spotlight Trio, known for anti-British views and fierce support for Palestine, under fire for alleged call to murder MPs
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Cultural copying: Western fast fashion is co-opting South Asian culture
Under the radar Reformation's new collection resembles traditional South Asian garments
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Shakespeare not an absent spouse, study proposes
speed read A letter fragment suggests that the Shakespeares lived together all along, says scholar Matthew Steggle
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The rise and rise of VTubers
Under The Radar This anime-inspired internet subculture is going global
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When did divorce begin?
The Explainer Couples have always split up, but the institution has undergone major changes over the years
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