Poetry from Ancient China tells the story of the decline of the finless porpoise in the Yangtze river, over the past 1,400 years
Diversifying Victorian Literature: a new Kingston University project sheds light on forgotten writers and hidden histories of Victorian literature
New insights about Sagas and the literary tradition of Iceland can be found in ancient, reused parchments, written in Latin
Nicolas Detering was investigating on how often the images and lives of saints continue to be referenced in literature, visual arts and popular culture
The novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin has been published in Norway 60 times, it highlights how the country has trailed behind in the racism debate.
The Arden Encyclopedia of Shakespeare’s Language: a new ‘verbal treasure trove’ dictionary captures nuances and uses of Shakespeare’s words
The Johanna Spyri and Heidi archives in Zurich have been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World International Register
Emma Smith will give a talk in her hometown of Leeds as the University displays its own copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio and its journeys
New behavior seen in whales may be recorded in ancient manuscripts, which name the creature hafgufa and aspidochelone
She wants to know how we talk about dying: Anna Elsner studies how literature addresses and shapes the role of dying in society
