The public sphere: from salons to modern discourse

Structural transformations of public sphere according Habermas

Hercules' twelfth labor: drawing strength from final triumph

Navigating life's challenges with courage, adaptability, and resilience

The shift away from celebrity culture

How economic hardship and skepticism redefine fame and activism

Embracing resilience: Keyshaun Scott in Colombia

A journey of growth, language, and community development

The dark allure of orientalism in Beckford’s Vathek

Intersection of sensuality, horror, and superstition in 18th-century gothic and orientalist literature

Weddings in Kumaon Himalayas: stairway to heaven

Uttarakhand’s century’s old “Sanatani Sanskars” and Wedding vows finds reflection in Pahadi weddings

Keats’ “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” unveiled

Exploring the meaning and enduring impact of Keats’ famous line on beauty and joy

The sanctity of Ramadan in the hearts of Moroccans

Sacred traditions and spiritual practices of Ramadan in Moroccan culture

The seeds of Illuminism 2.0

Understanding and navigating the complexities of a new era of thought

The role of culture in identity and social cohesion

Exploring cultural diversity's impact on identity and community

They would not play Sun City, and they changed the world.

40 years ago Steven Van Zandt and other performers took a stand against apartheid.

Heracles' eleventh labor: modern triumph blueprint

How Heracles' mythic journey inspires modern problem-solving and ethical decision-making

Reviving isiZulu: a South African linguistic renaissance

Discover the global impact and cultural pride of the popular language today

The role of inspiration in designing a future civilization

How shifting from control to enablement can transform society and foster true innovation

Hercules' tenth labor: timeless wisdom for today's trials

Empowering resilience, resourcefulness, and fearlessness in modern struggles

A. Den Doolaard's influence on Dutch-Macedonian relations

How Dutch literature impacted Ohrid's tourism industry

Sensibility and reason in "The memoirs of Emma Courtney"

Passion, morality, and the pursuit of virtue in Mary Hayes' 18th century novel

Women's rights and roles in Islam: past and present views

The evolving role of women in Islam, from historical reforms to modern-day challenges in education, marriage, politics, and work

The "world in tilt": overall exhaustion

The emotional and psychological toll of living in a world that demands immediate responses

The wild woman and the natural predator of the psyche

Women who run with the wolves

India's tribal cultures: traditions and challenges

Exploring the heritage and contributions of indigenous communities

Heracles' ninth labor: insights for modern challenges

Drawing wisdom from mythical deception and impulsive actions for today's world

Exploitation of spirituality: power and profit in religion

Exploring the commercial and political exploitation of faith in modern society

Social conditioning and redicovering our true nature

The struggle to reconnect with our true selves and the existence

The importance of ideals

Fundamentals for achieving balance and universal wisdom

Ethical evolution: AI and humanity’s moral imperative

Navigating the future through individual potential and intersubjectivity

Wedding planning as a fossil bride: budget-friendly tips

Navigating the overpriced wedding industry with wisdom and savvy strategies

Reflections on Christmas and humanity's shared hope

Unity, resilience, and the timeless pursuit of a brighter future

Unraveling life's divine map: navigating existence

Exploring time, space, and circumferences to decode the blueprint of life

Heracles' eighth labor: addiction struggles and redemption

Exploring the mythological allegory of resilience and redemption in the face of personal demons

Musings on Three Kings’ Day

Recollections of a fundamental Christian tradition

How Buddhism, Stoicism, and Islam navigate suffering

Insights into three philosophies addressing the labyrinth of life's pain while guiding us to inner peace

Courtiers by Lucy Worsley

Power and intrigue in Georgian England's royal court

Sir Hans Sloane and his revolutionary invention

From naturalist explorer to founding the British Museum and popularizing hot chocolate

Literary ethics: analysis of Rebecca F. Kuang's 'Yellowface'

Exploring authenticity, cultural appropriation, and the writer's role in Rebecca F. Kuang's novel

Parallels between international students and Mr. Biswas

Exploring the struggle for autonomy and independence as an international student

The art of melancholy

How literature alters our opinion of our inner spiritual realm

Millionaires of the mind must pledge avoidance of harm

Counterintuitive outcomes, unannounced goals, uncertain trajectory

A talk with late Father Peter Gumpel and Michael Hesemann

Exploring the untold story of Pope Pius XII's role in protecting Roman Jews

The dystopian beauty paradox

Will you still love me when death becomes me?

A time of few certainties

The shifting boundaries between progress and crisis in contemporary societies

The essence of Tantra: exploring duality and unity

Exploring Shakti and Shiva's influence on Eastern and Western mysticism

Heracles' seventh labor: lessons for modern challenges

Drawing insights from ancient mythology to navigate contemporary challenges

A meaningful life in the abode of Sri Ramakrishna

Spiritual essence and volunteer opportunities in West Bengal’s hidden gem

Kisii tribe’s circumcision ritual: tradition and challenges

Exploring the cultural significance, challenges, and human rights concerns of the Kisii tribe's circumcision ceremony

Cylinder seals: symbols in ancient Near Eastern Empires

Iconographies of affiliation, allegiance, and cultural exchange

Autopoiesis: critiquing essentialism and identity dynamics

From biological systems to philosophical ontology and social constructs

Breaking the doom-scrolling cycle: impact and solutions

How constant exposure to negative news affects mental health and practical strategies to manage information overload

Exploring the balance within humanity

The duality of our feminine and masculine sides

The Vittoriale degli Italiani and the rooms of the Clausura

The Vittoriale as a reflection of Gabriele d'Annunzio's life and art

Heracles' sixth labor: journey of redemption and resilience

Exploring mythology and modern parallels in overcoming adversity and seeking redemption

The creation of the Black narrative

The impact of dehumanizing images on Black American culture

The Zeigarnik effect: understanding life's interruptions

How unfinished tasks and lost connections shape our reality

Dystopia vs. protopia: harnessing the power of imagination

Our determination towards a better future society

Decolonizing knowledge: Boaventura de Sousa Santos' vision

Exploring Epistemologies of the South: decolonial perspectives and global justice movements

A view of Jane Austen’s life and work by Lucy Worsley

How Jane Austen's home life shaped her fiction

Boris Kagarlitsky and the Russian enigma

A look at one of the key players of world politics

Rethinking marriage: millennials’ new perspective

Exploring the shift in marriage perceptions and priorities among modern generations

Tantric art: bridging the spiritual and material

Examining the significance of colors, symbols, and forms in Tantric art and their manifestations across cultures

The ironic god of overly familiar Osaka

Billiken: the god of things as they ought to be

Tripura’s clay sculptors: the art of idol crafting

A journey through culture, royalty, and the grandeur of Durga Puja

Lessons from Heracles' fifth labor: Augean stables

Drawing timeless wisdom from Greek mythology to navigate modern challenges

The fearless legacy of Malika Fadel ben Salvador

Pirate queen of the mediterranean

Secular spirituality: finding meaning through art

Exploring the role of art as a path to transcendence and purpose in a postmodern, secular society

Ulrika Bengtsson: cooking inspired by her native Sweden

Celebrated chef and co-founder of Björk Cafe & Bistro in New York

Symbols of power: Assyrian, Urartian, and Achaemenid seals

Crescents, fish, and winged disks in cylinder seal iconography

Exploring narcissism in modern society

Navigating the fluidity of self in the age of social media and individualism

Transitioning from analog to AI-mediated worlds

Societal transformation, ethical implications, and the role of AI

Asexuality as a spectrum in itself

Some facts regarding asexuality and asexual individuals

Heracles' fourth labor: ancient resilience for modern trials

Mythological wisdom for courage and integrity in pursuit of the Erymanthian Boar

Understanding abstraction: etymology and significance

Exploring the evolution and impact of abstract thinking across cultures

The timeless charm of hopscotch: a playground tradition

Discover the historical, cultural, and educational value of hopscotch and why it's still relevant today

The tyranny of time: modern society's obsession with speed

Exploring the impact of capitalist culture on superficiality and the iron cage of bureaucratization in late modernity

Hypatia of Alexandria

The life and death of the mathematician and philosopher

Dominican domino culture: uniting Santo Domingo

Explore the social dynamics and community spirit behind Dominican domino games

William Cowper's "The Task": faith and nature

Exploring the evolution of Christian pilgrimage, morality, and self-discipline in William Cowper’s epic poem

Gender roles through Hindu epics and religious texts

From Sita to Draupadi: how ancient narratives and scriptures influence modern gender norms

Global vision summit 2024: Writers Capital's path to peace

Celebrating literature's role in shaping a harmonious world at the International Centre for Foreign Languages and Literature in Athens

My interview with Gary Krupp

Paving the way to Jewish justice through the maze of disinformation

Truth, relativism, and religious fundamentalism

Today’s attacks on both religion and civilization

The expatriate experience: navigating identity globally

Exploring the modern expatriate as a cultural interpreter and bridge between diverse cultures

Mystery of Himiko: Japan's enigmatic shaman queen

Uncovering the truth behind the myth and historical impact of Himiko and empress Jingu

From Aristotle to Musk, how great minds solve problems

How first-principles thinking ensures innovative problem-solving

Changing education: the key to solving humanity's challenges

How universities must innovate research and wisdom cultivation for a better future

Cylinder seals: symbols of ancient power

Assyria, Urartu, and Achaemenid in the Iron Age Near East

Decoding time: insights from complexity, AI, and media

Exploring the multidimensional nature of time in a digital age

Modern abyss: a critical examination of societal dysfunction

Exploring the fractured realities of youth, governance, and the elusive pursuit of meaning in an era of chaos and uncertainty

Rediscovering Somalia: beyond stereotypes

Unveiling the rich culture, innovation, and hope of the Somali people

Hercules' third labor: lessons in diplomacy and redemption

Drawing wisdom from ancient mythology to navigate modern challenges with strategy and cooperation

Transcending time and identity: spiritual fulfilment

Journey through the illusions of time and soul, amidst modernity's clash and cultural confusion

Tracy Arvin's encounter: the Kentucky Sasquatch Mystery

Unraveling the mystery of the legendary bigfoot in Eastern Kentucky's deep woods

Egyptian blue: history, composition, and modern applications

Discover the ancient origins and contemporary uses of the iconic pigment

A gothic critique of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey

Analyzing historical context, novel criticism, and literary references

Modern laziness: how convenience hinders human potential

Exploring the impact of comfort culture on society's evolution and resilience

Illuminating 'Epistemologies of the South' and abyssal lines

Exploring Boaventura De Sousa Santos' critical insights into global epistemologies and social divides