culture

‘Alvin Ailey said that one of America’s richest treasures was the cultural heritage of the African-American; sometimes sorrowful, sometimes jubilant, but always hopeful.’ This highlights perfectly the themes dealt with in the extraordinary compositions led by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. The world-renowned dance company, born in the...

Although the title of this article is stolen from the travels through Spanish art history of a 40 something year old, my article provides a student’s perspective on, specifically, the art on display in Madrid. Cathedrals Cathedral Almudena is, in itself, an artistic masterpiece. The statues of angels outside,...

Being a student and an art lover at the same time sadly doesn’t come cheap. Not usually that is. But Impact Arts have hunted out some of the finest (and cheapest) theatre tickets in the land for you to enjoy, and all for under £5! Now there is no...

Traditionally founded on the 21st April, 753 BC, Rome is a city filled with enough history and culture to make it a worth-while trip for anyone. With an Empire that lasted from 31 BC until 476 AD, the city itself is filled with ancient ruins from across the Imperial...

To say Vietnam is an infamous country would be an understatement. America’s involvement in the war between the North and the South ended in the eventual failure of the South Vietnamese government, and the two halves being re-unified in 1975. As a result of this, many still consider Vietnam...

If things had panned out different in September, Edinburgh could have turned into a foreign destination for Brits; yet besides the politics lies a city enriched in diverse culture, arts and history. It is not only Scotland’s capital but also one of the world’s most fascinating cities. Famous for...

Mexico is full of surprises; both good and bad. As an avid traveller, languages student Eleni Philippou has gathered some interesting thoughts about the land of burritos. So without further ado here are five misconceptions and five truths about Mexico:  Misconceptions about Mexico: 1. Skulls symbolize death If you...