Overconsumption of clothing a growing concern
The global fashion industry has undergone a seismic transformation in recent decades, driven by the rise of fast fashion and…
Envisionment-Building through Learning Poetry by Heart
Have you considered learning a poem by heart? While the practice of poetry memorisation—described as a “lost art” by Salman…
The environmental dialogue as a tool to face current challenges
Current environmental challenges such as water management, biodiversity management, and climate change are subjects of social debate, as they often…
Women of the First International
The First International, founded in London in 1864, and the anarchist ideas associated with this organization, took barely four years…
Self-Control and Willpower: A Key to Success in Work and Social Life
Self-control is one of the most important and helpful personality traits. People who are good at self-control benefit in multiple…
Friendships that can heal
The 85-year longitudinal study conducted by Harvard University has revealed a surprising truth: it’s not career achievements, money, exercise, or…
Giotto, the Seed of Humanism in Art: The Nativity of Jesus in the Scrovegni Chapel
The painter Giotto di Bondone (1267–1337) represents a fundamental break with the artistic tradition of medieval religious art, which was…
Stille Nacht & Silent Night. The Christmas Truce of World War I
On December 24, 1914, soldiers on opposing sides of World War I made a spontaneous decision to halt the violence…
Research that improves the world
On December 11, 2024, Brazil’s National Congress approved a national bill to prevent gender-based violence in Brazilian universities. This proposal…
Community engagement for successful energy transitions
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in its efforts and commitment toward the energy transition, highlights how many renewable energy…