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Conspicuous Consumption
Sarah Dunant reflects on public attitudes in the past to conspicuous consumption.
Baby Boomers
Sarah Dunant owns up to being part of the greediest generation - the baby boomers.
Student Psyche
Sarah Dunant reflects on the character of the new generation of students.
Huizinga and the human cost of cuts
Lisa Jardine puts an historical perspective on the upcoming government spending cuts.
Cakes and coupons
Lisa Jardine on the conflict between her twin passions - saving money and lavish baking.
The Sistine tapestries
Lisa Jardine reflects on the extraordinary tapestries in London for the Pope's visit.
Book Choice
Book-lover Lisa Jardine muses on her latest conversion to the e-book.
Memory and recall
Lisa Jardine reflects on memory and muses at her newly acquired facility to recite Horace.
Reputation Building
Lisa Jardine reflects on how reputations are won and lost.
Women Behaving Badly
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
