World newsCatholic dissent over mystery of the pregnant MadonnasItalian author claims paintings are linked to suppression of Knights TemplarThe following correction was printed in the Guardian's Corrections and clarifications column, Saturday July 30 2005
A string of artists working from the middle of the 14th century near Florence painted the Virgin Mary as they imagined her to have been while she was pregnant. The best-known of these swelling Madonnas is by the great 15th century Tuscan artist Piero della Francesca. Read More...
Illustration: Evangeline Gallagher/The GuardianKerry Eustice didn’t know whether she wanted to be a mother, so she consulted people from all walks of life to find her answer
Read our entire series here We want to hear from childfree women: share your experiences by Kerry EusticeIn September last year, a few months before I turned 37, I started a list. It’s called “Reasons I Don’t Want to Have a Baby”: Read More...
Jay Rayner on restaurantsFoodReviewDelicious cooking means the last thing you’ll do here is graze
The Guardian’s product and service reviews are independent and are in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative. We will earn a commission from the retailer if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Grazing by Mark Greenaway, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB (0131 222 8857). Starters £9.50-£11; mains £25-£29; desserts £9. Read More...
