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Theo Whiteman/ HBOThere's no-one to root for in this nihilistic spectacle about the horrors of war, as the characters "march towards annihilation"."Perhaps all men are corrupt," says Ser Cristen Cole in the House of the Dragon finale. "And true honour...

Getty ImagesRappers MC Ren and Eazy-E from NWA (Credit: Getty Images)NWA's landmark album Straight Outta Compton was released on 8 August 1988, bringing the sound of gangsta rap to mainstream America. In History revisits an interview with the young rap...

Simon Ridgway/HBO(Credit: Simon Ridgway/HBO)Set in the cutthroat world of UK high-finance, Industry is a Gen-Z Succession that's as ruthless as it is entertaining – here's why it deserves to be on your radar.Does anyone enter the world of high finance...

Getty ImagesWith debates over the expression "childless cat ladies" dominating the 2024 US election, the BBC explores the historic links between women and their feline friends.No other animal has arguably defined female sexuality in the Western male gaze to the...

Emmanuel Lafont(Credit: Emmanuel Lafont)In 1994, a new drama about high school girl Angela Chase launched the careers of Claire Danes and Jared Leto – and depicted adolescence with an authenticity never seen before on the small screen. Its creator reflects...

NetflixAn ultra-wholesome Japanese dating series on Netflix has hooked viewers globally. It's part of a wave of reality shows showing the nuances, and differences, of gay relationships.It is a concept that we've seen many times before: a group of strangers...

DisneyWhen Riley learns to embrace anxiety alongside joy, her life improves (Credit: Disney)While anxiety is one of our most uncomfortable emotions, the Pixar sequel shows how it can be valuable, and not always just something to be "fixed".Warning: This article...

NetflixFrom the latest series of Industry and Only Murders in the Building to a dark comic drama about Greek gods starring Jeff Goldblum.David Moir/ Peacock1. Mr ThrowbackSteph Curry – famous in the US as a champion in the National Basketball...

Getty ImagesIn a 1968 interview, the BBC spoke to author JRR Tolkien about his experiences during World War One, how they had a profound effect and influenced his epic fantasy novel, Lord of the Rings."Stories – frankly, human stories are...

Getty Images'Lolita' fashion is a well-established subculture in Japan – a doll-like look, it draws on baroque and rococo styles (Credit: Getty Images)Frilly, hyper-feminine and cute with bows everywhere, coquette style is increasingly popular. As an aesthetic, is it a...