Food plays an essential role in our everyday lives and is far more than just a daily necessity to keep our bodies ticking. Have you ever considered how our cultural experience is formed by the food we eat? Many of…
It’s clear that people have always had an inherent pride in the magnificent prowess of horses and a competitive desire to be the best. The sport of racing one horse against another is possibly as ancient as the art of…
This week, we were witness to the first glimpses of summer, a time of warmth and opportunities. Still, it is also a reminder of exam season for many of us, and with it comes the inevitable stress, fear, and doubt…
The pandemic, which began more than a year ago, has left most of us scrambling to keep our lives and minds stitched together as best we can; how we do so differs dramatically from person to person. Some of you…
Fortunately, Nature and animal documentaries have existed on the small screen since the beginning of television itself; these shows help instil feelings of wonder and awe in their audiences, with many of us using this medium to explore lands and…
Each of us has a biological clock that determines when we feel tired and awake. When our internal sleep clock is working correctly, it sends signals to our bodies to go to bed in the evening and get up in…
The Mental Benefits of Music -Sean Barrett Music can bring us joy and contentment; as a species, we have created and consumed music throughout our development. Archaeologists recently discovered a flute carved from a wing bone in a cave in…
7 Podcasts to add to your day The entire world is going through a difficult period with the current persistent lockdowns, but we must keep our bodies, spirits, and minds constantly active. In the last 12 months of lockdowns, podcasts…
The Humanist lessons of Studio Ghibli By Sean Barrett The strange and fantastical creatures, the richly animated environments, and the eccentric humour are all reasons why Studio Ghibli films are so famous. Ghibli’s lovability stems from the films’ life-affirming, humanist…