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The Gastronomical Delights of Italy’s Student City
Róisín Power explores Bologna through her palate and experiences the delights of Italian cuisine in the charming city.
Sleigh Bells: Not Just For Christmas
From Snoop Dogg to the Beach Boys, Sleighs Bells have a strong presence in music beyond the Christmas tunes you're likely listening to today.
Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas: A History of the Christmas Ghost Story Tradition
From The Turn of the Screw to A Christmas Carol, the season has always been a favourite setting for ghost stories.
Lethal Weapon, Spotlight and the Films that Turn Christmas Upside Down
Anti-Christmas films often ignore the typical themes of peace and love in favour of something darker and often more interesting.
Not the Biggest Fan of Christmas? Take Inspiration from the French
For someone was born in a country where Christmas isn’t universally celebrated, our attitude to the holiday is flawed.
Activism and Festive Spirit Meet at Our Table in Temple Bar
A pop-up cafe drew attention to the effects of living in direct provision, in which residents are not allowed to cook their own food.
Winter in Toronto, New York’s Clean Little Sister
A true melting pot of cultures, Toronto has managed to maintain a sense of untouched nature in a city that also charges into the future.
Rogue One: A New Hope for Spin-Offs
The latest offering from the Star Wars universe keeps its intergalactic tale current by subtly tackling the Cold War and fascist anxiety.
Trump’s Victory Should Not Normalise His Rhetoric, Nor Legitimise His Politics
Donald Trump's negative rhetoric could spell the end of western security policy, but its continued presence shouldn't just become white noise.
Fantastic Beasts Brings us Back to a Magical World, but With Less Magical Characters
With some of the authenticity and simplicity in storytelling of the original Harry Potter instalments lost, the film represents a strong start of a five-part series.