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The Latest Breaking News from Simon Schama

BBC arts chief hits back at accusations from Dimbleby and Bragg

Suzy Klein defends BBC’s ‘incredibly strong and passionate’ commitment to culture programming

The Guardian - UK

New works celebrate Jewish scientist ‘eliminated from history’

Exclusive: Dramas pay homage to Waldemar Haffkine, who created vaccines for bubonic plague and cholera

The Guardian - UK

Queen Sonja of Norway calls art a ‘unifying force in turbulent times’ at printmaking awards

Anselm Kiefer received The Queen Sonja Lifetime Achievement Award

The Independent UK

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Another View: Landscapes by Women Artists – a rare chance to see our rapidly changing world from a purely female perspective

As art and cultural historian Simon Schama has explained, the term “landscape” originated from Dutch and German etymology – literally speaking of shaping the land as a cultural activity. It is gratifying to see this term being rehabilitated after decades of substitution for the term “environment”.

The Conversation

Talkshow host Jesse Kelly turns taking liberties with the facts into an art form

Rightwing culture warriors can’t help torching the truth with observations on New York’s landmark and London’s Ulez

The Guardian - UK

Simon Schama's history of 18th and 19th century disease outbreaks speaks powerfully to the present

Pandemics. Quarantine. Vaccines. These concepts have been at the forefront of our minds for over three years now. Having lived through the height of the COVID pandemic, it would be easy for us to imagine we have just experienced something unique in human history.

The Conversation

On my radar: Simon Schama’s cultural highlights

The historian and broadcaster on his favourite new sitcom, a moving art memoir, and why no one beats Anselm Kiefer

The Guardian - UK

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Foreign Bodies: Pandemics, Vaccines and the Health of Nations by Simon Schama review – scientists to the rescue

The historian offers up lessons from past pandemics in an indictment of modern leaders’ response to Covid

The Guardian - UK

How to cook the perfect rhubarb and custard tart

These two foodstuffs go hand in hand, and this tart is an excellent choice for Easter. If you still get hold of some bright pink forced rhubarb, even better

The Guardian - UK

Those of us who care for Israeli democracy unite against Benjamin Netanyahu

In trying to emasculate the judiciary and by allying himself with the far right, the prime minister has alienated the people

The Guardian - UK

Simon Schama urges UK Jews to condemn Israel’s ‘horrifying’ shift to far right

Historian and TV presenter is among those to speak out as protest grows over settler violence against Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

Romola Garai and Emma Thompson among over 100 star names showing solidarity for jailed climate protesters

Historian Sir Simon Schama and actress Romola Garai are among the more than 100 names who have signed a letter showing solidarity for jailed climate protesters.

Evening Standard

More than 100 writers sign letter in solidarity with jailed UK climate activists

Ben Okri, Simon Schama, Helen Pankhurst and AL Kennedy among those saying they ‘stand with’ protesters

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: The Patient; Slow Horses; Simon Schama’s History of Now; The Traitors – review

Steve Carell’s beard seems to grow in real time in a ponderous psychological thriller; Gary Oldman and co return for more grubby sleuthing; and Claudia Winkleman channels Anne Robinson

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Simon Schama’s History of Now review – this highly personal show is simplistic and outdated

The academic’s look at truth, democracy and art has its heart very much in the right place. But too often it’s fighting old battles rather than grasping the modern reality of untruths

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Simon Schama meets Pussy Riot in new personal project

The historian also speaks with George Orwell’s son in a new history series. Plus: the chaos continues in SAS Rogue Heroes. Here’s everything ton watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

From Matilda to Stormzy: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

A musical update of a beloved classic or a comeback from a mighty rap king? Whatever you fancy, our critics have you covered for the next seven days

Evening Standard

Ripples across the pond: how America reacted to the Queen’s death

Her Majesty’s death has caused sorrow and debate worldwide, but particularly in America, where grieving and old grievances have collided. As President Biden prepares to attend the funeral, Sarah Baxter reports from New York on the view from the States.

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The Independent UK

Huw Edwards on sewers, bridges and ‘magnificent’ garden ahead of PM’s arrival

The BBC presenter won praise for his ability to fill time as Liz Truss moved towards Downing Street.

Financial Times

Simon Schama: when history is weaponised for war

As Putin appeals to the distant past to justify his invasion of Ukraine, militant nostalgia is on the march around the world

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