Quillette Narrated

Fertility decline is not merely a demographic curiosity—it is a structural challenge with civilisational implications. So why are people so reluctant to take it seriously? By Andrew Glover

The discussion kicks off by exploring contemporary issues surrounding truth and public trust. The concept of relativism is dissected, tracing its roots from historicism to postmodernism. It reveals how these ideas infiltrated culture and academia, undermining genuine debate. A compelling argument highlights the self-contradiction of claiming all truths are relative. The need for shared human understanding is emphasized, and the host defends the correspondence between language and reality. Finally, it champions the pursuit of absolute truth while embracing humility in our quest for understanding.

Zohran Mamdani’s father Mahmood is a postnationalist who advocates the dissolution of all nation states, which he views as intrinsically violent and unjust.

In his deliberately archaic new rendition of Homer’s epic, Jeffrey Duban takes a defiant stand against the modernisation of classical literature in defence of a disappearing tradition.

In a new book, Joan Smith critically examines the historical mistreatment of Ancient Rome’s leading women—including Emperor Augustus’ daughter Julia, who was denounced as a nymphomaniac and cast into exile.

The Australian security services have confirmed that Iran orchestrated antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. This is not the first time leftist causes have been hijacked by Islamists. It is time we confronted this danger.

Charlotte Allen examines how Philip Roth biographer Blake Bailey's sexual misconduct allegations led to both men being cancelled and explores the broader cultural shift from the sexual liberation of the 1960s to #MeToo's scrutiny of male literary figures and their treatment of women.

Those fighting for social change today would do well to heed Bayard Rustin’s advice about how to build sustainable and effective political movements.

Delve into the captivating evolution of archaeological thought, tracing the journey from outdated models to modern scientific approaches. Discover how ancient DNA research is reshaping our understanding of human migrations and ancestry, revealing complex narratives that challenge traditional views. The podcast also critiques the oversimplification of historical narratives, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced interpretation of history. Finally, it highlights the surprising resurgence of older ideas in contemporary scholarship, calling for intellectual honesty in research.

Amid literary subcultures, competition has always been fierce and unrelenting and has become even more so in our age of elite overproduction. On social media, these embittered rivalries play out in public amid a chorus of backbiting worthy of Chekhov. Robert Huddleston