Faust in Copenhagen by Gino Segrè
Graham Farmelo finds that even the greats of physics enjoyed larking about
Culture
Atheism à la mode
What is the outspoken French atheist philosopher Michel Onfray really saying? Caspar Melville meets him and canvasses some expert opinion.
Springtime for Hitler
The hidden art of the Third Reich, argues Roger Griffin, betrays uncomfortable links with more radical modernism
Jesus my boyfriend
Comedian Christina Martin was all set for her big break - an appearance on the syndicated Paramount Comedy hour. Then she committed an unpardonable offence
Diary
Soft porn, sluttish brides and honour killings. Another routine week for feminist journalist Natalie Haynes
Charity Balls: Laurie Taylor Interviews Richard Curtis
From Blackadder to Four Weddings and a Funeral Richard Curtis has made millions out of making us laugh. He tells Laurie Taylor why comedy has a duty to bring relief
Hopeless romantics
Lynda Nead takes in the National Gallery's new show
Ol’ misery guts
Laurie Taylor on the slippery slope to pessimism
True Aim
Andrew Mueller peruses the life of the other Elvis
Wrong headed
Dominic Hilton on a 'timely satire' that is neither