Paul Lynch's novel Prophet Song is a terrifying masterpiece about the ascent of modern-day fascism. Al Majalla interviews the author about his award-winning novel and his writing process.

In the wake of each Israeli mass exile of Palestinians, Ismail Shammout's masterpieces reverberate in our mind's eye. At the forefront stands his famed 1953 depiction, which tells a poignant story.

The latest film version of Napoleon Bonaparte is, like his name suggests, good in parts

While Palestinian heritage faces tight restrictions today, it grows ever more robustly, manifesting in every space that attempts to squash it – emboldened by such futile efforts.

In 2010, the French burglar swiped five of the world's most renowned paintings in Paris. Now, after serving an eight-year sentence, he recounts the story in his own words in a new Netflix documentary.

Essaouira, on the Moroccan coast, was the grand backdrop of Orson Welles' cinematic masterpiece "Othello", a production marred with financial trouble. Still, it won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1952.

Since the war broke out in Gaza on 7 October, global intellectuals, including voices from within Israel, have demanded a ceasefire without dicing their words.

The established political cartoonist, who hails from Mexico City, has been putting pen to paper to illustrate the ongoing war in Palestine. He tells Al Majalla why freedom of expression is at risk.

The relationship between nutrition – or more generally, the body – and the mind has long been a topic of interest for philosophers. Kant and Nietzsche offer two differing perspectives.

Luis Mateo Díez, 81, won the 2023 Miguel de Cervantes Prize, the most prestigious literary award in the Spanish-speaking world. Díez's commitment to Castille and León paved the way for his epic texts.