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Western magic’s fascination with the foreigner

Could modern magic shows be perpetuating damaging cultural stereotypes? Shelley Saggar shows how ‘exotic’ costumes and imagery are far from harmless fun.

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Bubbles of history

Since the 1960s, scientists have been able to study the air from past centuries by analysing particles in Arctic ice samples. But as the polar ice melts, the future of this research is changing.

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  • Jesus calls Matthew from among the businessmen of Capernaum. Engraving by F. Rosaspina after L. Carracci.
  • Christ calls Matthew to be among his apostles. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after L. Carracci.
  • St Bartholomew's Hospital, London: Matthew ward. Photograph, c.1908.
  • Jesus calls Matthew from among the tax officials. Woodcut, 16th century.
  • Saint Matthew. Mezzotint by R. Brookshaw after G.B. Piazzetta.
  • White silhouette of a man's head with a penis in his mouth. Lithograph, 1993.
  • Christ appears to the holy women after his death. Engraving by G. Huret after himself.
  • Mary and Joseph walk to Egypt with the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Pitau, 1666, after S. François.
  • Saint Matthew. Line engraving by N. Yeates.
  • Saint Mary Magdalene clasps her hands before the crucified Christ. Watercolour painting.
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