Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander is a freelance writer based in the UK. She focuses on literature, history, and the visual arts, and has previously written for Londonist, among other publications.

Finger pushing down a domino on wood table

From the accidental discovery of penicillin to the wrong turn that helped spark World War I, explore four remarkable coincidences that changed the course of history.

Jane Alexander
‘Medusa’ by Peter Paul Rubens

Whether they’re depicting unholy looks at hell or terrifying visions of war, these artworks will send a shiver down your spine.

Jane Alexander