Can Business Change the World? The Central Role of the “S” in ESG
Can businesses truly change the world? Increasingly, the answer points to yes, but only if they move beyond profit as…
From the New World to Everyone
World Art Day This day we are reminded that art reaches its fullest meaning when it is shared, when the…
Light, Femininity, and Artistic Freedom in Marsh Mallows
Marsh Mallows (1914) by Dame Laura Knight is a luminous celebration of light, femininity, and artistic freedom at a pivotal…
Held by Science, Lifted by Love
World Health Day I was admitted to the hospital with a bilateral deep vein thrombosis (DVT) affecting my inferior vena…
When Social Pressure Silences Personal Dreams
Social pressure can have a deeply destructive impact on people’s life trajectories, affecting not only teenagers but also children and…
Hanafi’s sociology fills auditoriums
They even had to improvise new rows of seats in the auditorium. Diverse people told me it was unbelievable, because…
Postpartum: What Might Happen
Motherhood is often portrayed as a time of joy and fulfillment. However, for many women the postpartum period can also…
Why “Viva V.E.R.D.I.” became a political slogan
“Viva V.E.R.D.I.” was far more than a tribute to a beloved composer. During the Risorgimento, the long struggle for Italian…
Misia Sert and the Making of the Belle Époque Avant‑Garde
Misia Sert, born Marie Sophie Olga Zénaïde Godebska in 1872, emerged as one of the most influential cultural figures in…
Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented, Global Study Finds
World Cancer Day Recent global research suggests that a significant share of cancer cases could be avoided through changes in…