The main thing 2023 taught me was that having a newborn in the house changes your life in ways you can’t comprehend in advance. Similarly, you might think 4 months off work for paternity leave might afford a little extra
More lists, innit.
Who Owns History? Elgin’s Loot and the Case for Returning Plundered Treasure
Geoffrey Robertson here dissecting the matter of the Elgin Marbles – their ownership, the truths and myths surrounding the British Museum’s claim on them, and a wider exploration of the matter of cultural properties appropriated by other countries through a
I haven't looked into it, but it seems progressive that I live in a city that appears to do horse recycling.
Lawfare
(Subtitle: “How Russians, the Rich and the Government Try to Prevent Free Speech and How to Stop Them”) This may well have been my first Audiobook, bought partially for cost reasons but also as it was read by the author.
The greatest moment of TV in 2023. Perhaps, of all time.
Getting older brings you a wealth of new experiences. For example, before now I don't know I'd ever hold any doubts about whether this revelation from Sainsbury's from 2023 was a positive thing or not. #bacon
How They Broke Britain
Taking a moment out of trying to get people to justify their opinions on radio, James O’Brien has assembled an excellent if not totally depressing case outlining how a handful of key individuals colluded, conspired, and/or coincided to take Britain
Wifi Conundrum – sensible answers only please…
So, a few years back we bought a Ring video doorbell – and despite the early promise of Great Things the reality has been that the whole thing’s a bit pants. Ever the masochist, I decided to figure out what
#larrybstanding enjoying his Christmas encounter with the big big ball.
Sorry vegans…Everyone else – I INSIST you go out now and buy a copy of @marcuswareing 's Everyday Marcus, turn to p132, and make yourself Roast Chicken Leg with Tarragon and Cucumber&Cashew Salad. It is an act of culinary self'-love. #tarragon #omnomnom #happiness #umbrellas #etc
