Lavinia Fontana, the Renaissance Pioneer Who Challenged the Rules of Art
In sixteenth-century Italy, becoming a successful professional artist was an extraordinary achievement for a woman. Lavinia Fontana (1552–1614) did much…
Honouring the Women Who Built Our Communities
My grandmother came from a deeply rural world. She was the wife of a shepherd, the mother of four children,…
What Happens to the Brain During Menopause
Menopause is often described as a time of major change for the body, but what happens to the brain during…
Architecture, Urban Planning and the Importance of Evidence-Based Practice
Drawing on extensive quantitative and qualitative research, including data from the UN-Habitat Global Urban Observatory and a global sample of…
The Making of the Medieval Cathedral
Many people assume that the great Gothic cathedrals appeared suddenly across medieval Europe. In reality, they were the culmination of…
Can Cold Showers Really Improve Our Health?
Cold showers have become increasingly popular, often presented as a simple way to improve physical health, strengthen the immune system…
Science, Technology and Innovation for the Global South
Science, technology and innovation (STI) are essential for building a fairer and more sustainable world. For countries in the Global…
Be Careful with Hot Drinks!
For many people, starting the day with a hot coffee or tea is a comforting daily ritual. But how hot…
The Table of the Seven Deadly Sins by el Bosco
The Table of the Seven Deadly Sins, painted by Hieronymus Bosch around 1500, is a fascinating work because it combines…
17 Roles in Media Lynchings
The concepts of bystander and upstander have been very relevant to the analysis and efforts to overcome different forms of…