Speakeasy to Snack: Brief History of the Sandwich
The sandwich as we know it - name and all - only emerged in the 18th century. The story of its invention goes like this: John Montagu, 4th Earl of San
Towpath Closed: Crossrail Coming
I’m meeting my friend, Adam Scovell, for the second leg of a walk along London’s waterways. My aim has always been to show Adam an area of signifi
The Curious World of Productivity Apps
I’m typing. If I stop typing for more than five seconds, everything I’ve written will be deleted. If I pause for just a moment, the text will star
The Ear Takes Notes: on Music and Memory
Music is a kind of magic. Occasionally it works like a time machine, transporting you back to special moments or places in your past. At times, music
