Category : Arts


How The Repair Shop's Teddy Bear Ladies Started Out

Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell, known as the Teddy Bear Ladies, are fan favourites on BBC's The Repair Shop. They began their partnership in 2006, transitioned to full-time restorations, and will appear in a special episode on June 24, 2026.

Carlo Ginzburg: Historian of Outsiders Dies at 87

Carlo Ginzburg, the Italian historian who pioneered microhistory through works like The Cheese and the Worms, has died at 87. His focus on ordinary lives oppressed by power remains urgent today.

Kerala's Tharavad Homes: Designed for Women's Bodies

The tharavad, a traditional Kerala home designed for and run by women, featured rooms for childbirth and menstruation, acoustically private courtyards, and matrilineal inheritance. Author Megha Mohan explores her ancestral home's legacy.

Peckham Street Art Project Unites Neighbors

A London street in Peckham became an art exhibition in residents' homes and gardens, featuring works by top contemporary artists, fostering community bonds among diverse neighbors.

Sunscreen Becomes Covetable Beauty Status Symbol

Once a chore, sunscreen is now a beauty status symbol. With skin-first formulas and design-led packaging, SPF has become desirable. Experts say daily use remains crucial for skin health and longevity.

2 Underrated Stephen King Books That Will Make You Cry

Stephen King fans often overlook 'Blaze' and 'Elevation,' two tearjerkers published under his pseudonym Richard Bachman and his own name, respectively. These underrated novels deliver emotional gut-punches that rival his classics.

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