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Happy couple with documents and passports preparing to move abroad as expats
The expatriate experience: navigating identity globally
Exploring the modern expatriate as a cultural interpreter and bridge between diverse cultures
"Great Japan (Dai-Nihon) History Briefing Session, the 15th Empress Jingu." Expedition in Korea. The legendary Empress Jingu setting foot in Korea. Painting by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi in 1880. Takenouchi no Sukune (left side), Empress Jingu (middle), Waseda University Theatre Museum, Tokyo, Japan
Mystery of Himiko: Japan's enigmatic shaman queen
Uncovering the truth behind the myth and historical impact of Himiko and empress Jingu
A garden maze represents the complicated nature of problems and the need for innovative problem solving techniques
From Aristotle to Musk, how great minds solve problems
How first-principles thinking ensures innovative problem-solving
Holding books that symbolise knowledge and potential, these students embody the university’s mission to cultivate leaders capable of addressing global challenges
Changing education: the key to solving humanity's challenges
How universities must innovate research and wisdom cultivation for a better future
Depiction of a relief from Khorsabad, the Assyrian capital during the time of Sargon II
Cylinder seals: symbols of ancient power
Assyria, Urartu, and Achaemenid in the Iron Age Near East
Intersecting realms: where time, thought, and technology converge
Decoding time: insights from complexity, AI, and media
Exploring the multidimensional nature of time in a digital age
Delve into the poignant depiction of an individual grappling with the burdens of sleep deprivation and mental health struggles in this compelling photo
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
Setting out to sea in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia, a fisherman embarks on a journey that mirrors the resilience and hope of his people, challenging stereotypes with every wave he conquers
Rediscovering Somalia: beyond stereotypes
Unveiling the rich culture, innovation, and hope of the Somali people
Cinematic gladiator illustration design
Hercules' third labor: lessons in diplomacy and redemption
Drawing wisdom from ancient mythology to navigate modern challenges with strategy and cooperation
Bathed in the ethereal glow of a sunset, the island stands as a doorway to a timeless realm where light and shadow merge
Transcending time and identity: spiritual fulfilment
Journey through the illusions of time and soul, amidst modernity's clash and cultural confusion
Neon glow representation of Bigfoot, capturing the mystery and allure of the legendary cryptid
Tracy Arvin's encounter: the Kentucky Sasquatch Mystery
Unraveling the mystery of the legendary bigfoot in Eastern Kentucky's deep woods
Three enchanting Egyptian women painted on papyrus, adorned in resplendent dresses the colour of Egyptian blue, epitomising timeless beauty and grace
Egyptian blue: history, composition, and modern applications
Discover the ancient origins and contemporary uses of the iconic pigment
Photo from the movie of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey
A gothic critique of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey
Analyzing historical context, novel criticism, and literary references
Online shopping epitomizes convenience culture, as illustrated by a mini trolley full of shopping boxes on a laptop, showcasing the impact of convenient lifestyles, technologies, and approaches
Modern laziness: how convenience hinders human potential
Exploring the impact of comfort culture on society's evolution and resilience
Great Britain is determined to never see the sun set on the remnants of the old British empire image by fineartamerica
Illuminating 'Epistemologies of the South' and abyssal lines
Exploring Boaventura De Sousa Santos' critical insights into global epistemologies and social divides
A meme of a baby making a fist, often used to humorously convey determination or a playful attitude
How millennials shaped meme culture
Exploring millennials' role in meme creation, social commentary, and online humor
In the serene embrace of Islamic architecture, the pledge of allegiance resonates through the hallowed halls of Morocco's mosques, echoing the timeless bond between ruler and people
Islam's pledge of allegiance: symbolism & ceremony
Exploring the rich history, rituals, and significance of loyalty ceremonies
Photograph of Pope Pius XI from Fundo Correio da Manhã, under the custody of the Brazilian National Archives
Pope Pius XII: silence and humanity in Rome
Exploring the complexities of silence, action, and humanity amidst Holocaust historiography
Echo and Narcissus, by John William Waterhouse, 1903, Walker Art Gallery Institute
The myth of Narcissus and Echo
The psychology of narcissistic abuse and the codependent, people-pleasing echoist
African beautiful young woman looks at the camera gracefully with colors on her face
Exploring African culture
Freedmen and freedlands across global museums
Embracing the cyclical nature of the way Africa views time is a key component in breaking the chains of Eurocentricity and rediscovering life's natural rhythms, a rediscovery that is needed in societies of the modern world
African time: beyond the ticking clock
Decolonising how we think about time and history
In a black and white image, a sad person stands beside a car and a barren tree
Death's impact: Alan Jenkins & Roger McGough poetry
A comparative analysis of "Effects" and "The Identification"
Chibayish marshes, Iraq, near al-Nasiriyah
The Marshes and "Marshmen" of Southern Iraq
Reflections on 70 years of interventions in al-Ahwar
The thinker in the digital storm: contemplation amidst chaos
Sapiopathy: navigating information overload
Unraveling the paradox of data abundance to rediscover true wisdom
A wooden cross on a light blue wall
The Roman empire's Christianity
We're still living with it, and it's time to go
Infant mummy circa 1000 BC
Tarim Basin mummies of Xinjiang, China
Naturally preserved bodies from nearly 4,000 years ago
Illustration by Paola Bilancieri
Writing between two worlds
Challenges of a bilingual writer
René-Antoine Houasse, dispute between Minerva and Neptune over the naming of the city of Athens
Heracles' second labor: confronting modern family struggles
Lessons from ancient mythology to navigate modern family dynamics and challenges
People leveraging smart digital devices for information consumption in the post-truth era
Post-truth era: emotions over facts in modern society
How axiological rationality redefines truth in today's world
Mayar Elsayed's expert photography brings to life the cultural treasures housed within Alexandria's Greco-Roman Museum, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the ancient world
Rediscovering history: Greco-Roman museum in Alexandria
Exploring Egypt's rich heritage through the newly restored Greco-Roman museum
Religion Mural in Lunette from the family and education series, Charles Sprague Pearce
The nature of hate: a Hazlittian perspective
Exploring malevolence, civilizational veils, and societal roles
Luxury sailing yacht in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy
India's maritime rise: Mihir Bhattacharjee's insights
India's journey from ancient naval power to modern maritime strength, and the vision behind its rise
An abstract representation of how modern precision and algorithms reshape and potentially amputate the richness of diverse knowledge systems
The evolution and impact of precision
Exploring the historical roots, modern implications, and epistemic consequences of precision in Western philosophy and science
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Events in Culture

Draft title page spread for The power broker, ca. 1974. Courtesy of Robert A. Caro Archive, Patricia D. Klingenstein Library and New-York Historical Society
Robert Caro. The power broker at 50
6 Sep 2024 — 2 Feb 2025 at the New-York Historical Society in New York, United States
Various artists, We are not strangers here, exhibition view. Courtesy of the California African American Museum
We are not strangers here
5 Aug 2024 — 2 Feb 2025 at the CAAM in Los Angeles, United States
Tibet-Népal. Courtesy of Musée du Cinquantenaire
Tibet-Népal
Permanent event at the Musée du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium
Connecting Manchester. Courtesy of Museum of Science and Industry
Connecting Manchester
Permanent event at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, United States
Josef-Hegenbarth-Archive. Courtesy of Josef-Hegenbarth-Archiv
Josef-Hegenbarth-Archive
Permanent event at the Josef-Hegenbarth-Archiv in Dresden, Germany
The Bulgarian State in the Middle Ages. Courtesy of National History Museum
The Bulgarian State in the Middle Ages
Permanent event at the National History Museum in Sofia, Bulgaria
The Ethnographic Collections. Courtesy of Landesmuseum Württemberg
The Ethnographic Collections
Permanent event at the Landesmuseum Württemberg in Stuttgart, Germany
Silla Kingdom. Courtesy of National Museum of Korea
Silla Kingdom
Permanent event at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea
The Bulgarian Army in the Years of the World War II. Courtesy of NMMH
The Bulgarian Army in the Years of the World War II
Permanent event at NMMH in Sofia, Bulgaria
House of Music. Courtesy of Landesmuseum Württemberg
House of Music
Permanent event at the Landesmuseum Württemberg in Stuttgart, Germany
Bern's silver treasure. Courtesy of Bernisches Historisches Museum
Bern's silver treasure
Permanent event at the Bernisches Historisches Museum in Bern, Switzerland
La colonie retrouvée. Courtesy of Musée de l'Amérique francophone
La colonie retrouvée
Permanent event at the Musée de l'Amérique francophone in Québec, Canada
Dr. France Prešeren. Courtesy of Gorenjski muzej
Dr. France Prešeren
Permanent event at the Gorenjski muzej in Kranj, Slovenia
Medieval and Early Modern History. Courtesy of National Museum of Korea
Medieval and Early Modern History
Permanent event at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, South Korea
The Scythian culture of the 7th – 2nd centuries B.C. Courtesy of The State Hermitage Museum
The Scythian culture of the 7th – 2nd centuries B.C.
Permanent event at The State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia
Auf dem Weg zur Kurfürstenmacht. Courtesy of The Royal Castle
The Rise of Electoral Power in Saxony
Permanent event at The Royal Castle in Dresden, Germany
Chine. Courtesy of Musée du Cinquantenaire
Chine
Permanent event at the Musée du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, Belgium
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