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American John Chau was convinced it was his destiny to convert the North Sentinelese. A new documentary reveals how misjudged his plan was
American John Chau was convinced it was his destiny to convert the North Sentinelese. A new documentary reveals how misjudged his plan was
Ridley Scott’s new film is the latest example of British obsession with the ‘Corsican ruffian’ – but what explains our interest?
American John Chau was convinced it was his destiny to convert the North Sentinelese. A new documentary reveals how misjudged his plan was
Culture warriors are determined to censor anything that doesn't fit modern sensitivities – even if that means falsifying our heritage
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He argues that the role should have been given to an actor with the condition and is offended Grant’s head was enlarged for it
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Ridley Scott’s new film is the latest example of British obsession with the ‘Corsican ruffian’ – but what explains our interest?
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