Three debut writers discuss the journey to getting published for the first time: Julie Koh, Jenniffer Livett and Rajith Savanadasa.

Mother's Heaven by Fitrawan Umar follows the story of a young boy who must confront his estranged father, to ensure his mother's soul is carried to the next life.

Nursery rhymes are meant to be for children, but did you know that some have quite bawdy origins and versions!

Acclaimed biographer, Frances Wilson, on the life and influence of the extraordinary English essayist Thomas De Quincey.

Artist Tanya Schultz has used 450 kilograms of coloured sugar in her latest installation.

Academic Peter Holbrook on the genius of Shakespeare and his latest book, English Renaissance Tragedy: Ideas Of Freedom.

More than 130 artworks, tapestries and ornate objects from the Palace of Versailles are about to go on display at the National Gallery of Australia, in Canberra.

Australian artist Tai Snaith shares her favourite work of art for Masterpiece.

What is public opinion worth and how easily can it change? The award-winning Colombian novelist Juan Gabriel Vasquez discusses politics, caricature, and his latest novel, Reputations

James Lee and Michael Munson delve into the ABC Sound Library's collection of LPs from the ABC Record label.