Drawing on a wealth of primary materials from the Middle Ages and an array of secondary literature, Staff Writer Jude Jones explores the how the body of Christ is fundamentally queer in an eloquent and sophisticated piece.

Staff Writer Frey Delap explores the strained relationship between France and its former colonies in North Africa, questioning whether political actions can ever truly influence cultural attitudes.

Following a personal visit to a Kokoschka exhibition, Einav Grushka examines the context behind ‘degenerate art’ and how Viennese artist, Oskar Kokoschka, came to be associated with the term.

In her article Imogen Barnes unearths the sinister side of the original versions of classic German fairytales written by the Grimm brothers, but also the dark side still lurking in their modified current forms.

In the second instalment of his column, Sam Russell Lewis investigates whether a scandalous history will dampen the impressive financial performance of Germany’s most prominent lender, Deutsche Bank.