Culture
"Spring is when life's alive in everything" – Discover the best quotes about spring from some of our greatest authors
As nature awakens and new life begins, writers and poets have long captured the magic of spring in their work. Here are some of the most inspiring words to celebrate longer days, the return of birdsong, blooming flowers and new possibilities
Is this the end of the great British pint? Why concern is growing over the future of this centuries-old tradition
Pub closures and fewer hops leave UK brewers in a fight for survival, says Adam Henson
"Amdani!" Rediscover Britain's once-lost languages and how you can help save them
The UK is having a revival of its once-lost native languages – discover how you can start to learn one
Celebrate St David's Day: history and traditions
Celebrate Wales' national day with our guide to St David's Day which looks at the history of the patron saint of Wales and popular Welsh traditions.
Tea bags, ketchup – and football's most famous song? The 'British' inventions that are actually American
While a cuppa is about as British as it gets, did you know that the tea bags used for it are an American invention? It's time to brush up on your general knowledge as we take a look at more inventions that we thought were British, but actually aren't.
Sea shanties sail on: The relentless appeal of sea shanties and how one tiny Cornish village is bringing global acts to its festival audiences – in a fish and chip shop
As the Mevagissey Shanty Festival draws in the crowds, the resurgence of this seafaring folk-song tradition shows no signs of waning. James Witts seeks the ‘drunken sailor’ in Cornwall
History of the sea shanty: When were seafarers' songs first sung and what were they used for?
Sea shanties are endlessly catchy and easy to learn – for good reason. The origins and history of the sea shanty explain why we're still whistling along with them today
Best sea shanties: These catchy seafaring tunes will have you singing loud, stamping proud – and reaching for a tankard of warm, flat ale
Sea shanty singing has enjoyed an unexpected resurgence in recent years – and for good reason. Warm up your voice, grab a tankard of ale and head for the beach with these recommendations of the best sea shanties to learn