Austin Taylor explores how the Tiananmen Square protests are commemorated around the world and how the memory of the tragedy is preserved

With specific praise for, In the Mood for Love, Austin Taylor discusses three of his favourite films by Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai

Stand DOWN: Police Close Hong Kong News Outlet After Raid Austin Taylor covers the recent violence in Hong Kong where local news outlet, Stand News, has been closed and editors …

Draconian COVID Regulations in Hong Kong Austin Taylor covers how a strict COVID crackdown in Hong Kong affects travellers & residents. Generally, Asian countries have taken much tougher stances on …

Austin Taylor explores how a newly published collection of Franz Kafka’s documents can expand our knowledge of the author’s life.

Austin Taylor explores Exeter’s rich architectural histories, from its Roman roots to its Georgian splendour

Austin Taylor discusses Banned Books Week and the issues of literary censorship

Austin Taylor recommends podcasts that every fan of literature should be listening to.

Austin Taylor discusses the link between art and mental health, and looks at the potentially harmful motif of the ‘tortured artist’.

Austin Taylor reviews and recommends Zora Neale Hurston’s famous novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.