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Author Archives: Madeleine Ridout

Madeleine enjoys writing about history and anthropology, but when she's not writing she's an avid tea drinker who enjoys a crossword every morning. She is a self-proclaimed bad poetry writer (although one claim to fame was being in the top 100 Foyle Young poets of the year) and a lover of the Scottish countryside.

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Madeleine RidoutMay 21, 20255 min read
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‘In the upcoming exhibition Ancient India: Living Traditions, which will run at the British Museum from the 22nd May to the 19th October 2025, past…

Help! I Think I’m a Reading Snob.

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“I want to take you down this rabbit hole with me. Am I really a snob? Are you a snob? And if I, or you,…

Mastering the Knuckleball in Football

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“Although admittedly difficult to master, when executed correctly the knuckleball shot can leave both defenders and goalkeepers helpless.” Mili Thakar introduces us to the science…

Bad Bunny and Being An Immigrant

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