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liberal The Provocation of The PittPlus: four new books to look out for, a children’s show for adults, and other culture and entertainment recommendations5 months agoculture
liberal ‘Almost human’: life-size replicas of the dead help mend broken hearts in IndiaThe silicone figures are a touching version of what the Hindi language calls ‘smaran’, or remembrance5 months agoculture
liberal ‘The world’s memory’: why Nigeria is burying its history under a mountain in SvalbardIt is the first African country to deposit data in the Arctic World Archive, a storage facility designed to preserve records of everything from cultural practices to historical events5 months agoculture
liberal Don’t denounce Timothée Chalamet for what he said about opera and ballet – prove him wrongFor these art forms to thrive, they need to attract young people. The Oscar contender’s comments are just the conversation starter they need5 months agoculture
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liberal Six Bizarre Movies That Are Actually Fun to WatchThis is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.5 months agoculture
liberal Vladimir to Hoppers: the week in rave reviewsRachel Weisz obsesses over Leo Woodall in an addictive new drama, while Pixar’s latest riffs on everything from Avatar to Dr Dolittle. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews5 months agoculture
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