Van Eyck's Ghent altarpiece features a surprising candidate for the forbidden fruit. Kelly Grovier explores how it gives spiritual coherence to the 15th-Century work.

Many nationalities recognise that there is a tone of voice that is instantly alluring, but do some speakers have an unfair advantage?

It’s a terrible idea, but the very question says a lot about the current state of thinking on the American right.

That big sweet smile and charming dimples. Damn he really stood the test of time.