Historian James Hannam responds to Charles Freeman's critique of his book on the medieval foundations of modern science, which was nominated for the Royal Society's prize for science books
Laurie Taylor drowns in compliments
Owen Hatherley enjoys a novel view of the Manics
Max Houghton is impressed by the wide angle of Susie Linfield's moral vision
Nothing, it turns out. They did it all for themselves, the selfish so-and-sos. Natalie Haynes explains
They thought it was a joke when Robin Ince said he was going to mix atheism, comedy and Christmas. But, reports Stephanie Merritt, he’s having the last laugh
James Hannam's book is a good read but presents a distorted view of the medieval period and the development of science that suits his Catholic agenda, claims Charles Freeman.
Owen Hatherley embraces the society of the body
Louise Foxcroft on a bloody murder and the birth of forensic science
Fred Rowson peers into the abyss