Sabine Frommel on artistic migrations in Europe

How travel, patrons, and politics shaped Renaissance creativity

Timber framing in Kashmir

With the rise of modernity, traditional architecture of Kashmir is facing threat

Schematism and beyond: the art of VitaliV

From Soviet engineering to London’s underground, the Ukrainian-born artist unveils his circuit-inspired aesthetic

Self in Flux: the poetics of authenticity

Art as a counter-current to the culture of appearance

3I/ATLAS: Humanity’s third interstellar visitor

The third known interstellar visitor blurs the line between natural phenomenon and possible technology

Hegel vs. Schopenhauer: power and philosophy

One the prophet of progress, the other the philosopher of reality, revealing the politics behind ideas and the will beneath reason

A world without poverty is not a just world

Questions for the Second World Social Summit

Government bank bailouts: the moral cost

How politicians’ deals with bankers hurt the public

The unreliable narrator of the mind

How Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind reflects the way our brains rewrite memories

The new flesh: modern body horror beyond gore

How Substance, The Ugly Stepsister, and Together redefine the genre

Sustainable fashion: paths and perspectives

How growing awareness, landmark events, and collective action are reshaping fashion production and consumption for the well-being of people and the planet

Dressing the woman within

Reclaiming sensuality and sexiness in style and self

The language under the language

What words remember when we cannot

Longing for you

How close can two people be?

Yes, it’s real: the cheesesteak egg roll

Philadelphia’s freakiest fusion food highlights the city’s history of immigration and cultural mixing

A culinary guide to Dutch foods for tourists

Must-try dishes for an authentic taste of the Netherlands

Artificial intelligence: not a toy, but a challenge

Why we must take artificial intelligence seriously and adapt to its consequences

The gene-altering effects of anethol in cancer cells

The plant-derived chemical affects lifecycle genes to kill cancer cells, showing promising use for anethole in treatments

Cricket the second religious practice of India

The bat-and-ball sport of cricket, which originated in England, where the sun never sets, is now becoming well-known in India

The true secret of success in sports

Talent, hard work, and the relentless pursuit of greatness

Awakened at Auroville: a journey through Puducherry

A travel writer’s path through French quarters, sacred spaces, and the philosophy of Integral Yoga

Prague: a winter wonderland of history and festivity

Enchanting experiences in the heart of Europe

ChatGPT wrote by breakup text

Why you shouldn’t let AI or TikTok decide the fate of your relationship

The lifelong journey of personal development

Cultivating self-awareness, growth, and resilience to unlock your full potential and live with purpose