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The Reindeer Were Here First
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The Sámi live in harmony with nature. Their effective methods may prove invaluable in our struggles with a rapidly changing climate.
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Who Meows at Whom?
Magazine / society
From devil’s spawn to a feline personality—the change that has occurred in our perception of these creatures has more to do with us than it does with them.
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What Kind of Mayan Are You?
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The Human Brain Builds Structures in 11 Dimensions, Discover Scientists
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The Man Behind Agnieszka Holland’s “Charlatan”
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As Athletic as a Yak
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Almost Every Conspiracy Theory About Antarctica
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The Sorrows of Young Cornflower

The Sorrows of Young Cornflower
An Alternative Floral History
Magazine / society
We present you with an alternative history of the world, in which one of the great literary talents was, in fact, an intensely blue flower.
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A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind
The Life of Rabindranath Tagore
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The great Bengali polymath was an intellectual giant; a poet, thinker, social reformer, and much more, who reshaped the culture of his homeland.
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An Open Home, A Wandering Home

An Open Home, A Wandering Home
Living in Poverty
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A home is not simply a place of residence; it is part of one’s identity. What does the concept of home mean for those living in poverty?
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Cartoons
Marek Raczkowski's drawings
Discover what Polish humour is about. Check out Marek Raczkowski's cartoons translated by Marek Kazmierski.
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20th September 1519

20th September 1519
Anniversary of the Month
Reading / science
On this day in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Maluku Islands under the banner of Spain. Yet his attempt to circumnavigate the globe was seemingly doomed from the start...
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September in History

September in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
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Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of September.
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The Reverie of Rambo

The Reverie of Rambo
On Surprise and Beauty
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According to Heraclitus, gods live everywhere – even in those things we find repugnant. We might find some surprising insight in the worldview of John Rambo, too.
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What Ended the Black Death, History's Worst Pandemic
Reading / science
The bubonic plague ravaged the world for centuries, killing up to 200 million people.
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In Death There Is Also Life

In Death There Is Also Life
An Interview with Vinciane Despret
Reading / society
Philosopher and anthropologist of science Vinciane Despret talks about the phenomenon of death midwives, and how we can cultivate a different approach to grief.
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Unspecified Bodies in Movement

Unspecified Bodies in Movement
The Life of Carlo Mollino
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The Italian architect Carlo Mollino lived a long life where he pursued many passions. He designed a number of extraordinary buildings in his native Turin, as well as finding time to create a collection of Polaroid nudes and bring to life a record-breaking sports car.
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Getting Bogged Down

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Getting Bogged Down
Protecting Estonia’s Natural Treasure
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The boglands of Estonia store water, cultivate biodiversity, and help regulate the climate. To ensure a sustainable future, they must be protected.
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A Note of Nature

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A Note of Nature
Natural Inspirations in Music
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Musical compositions inspired by the sounds of nature can bring relief, while simultaneously raising awareness of issues related to climate change.
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What Comes After Growth?

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What Comes After Growth?
An Interview about Food Sovereignty and Cooperativism
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Wojciech Mejor – a leading figure in the Polish post-growth movement – talks about food sovereignty, food cooperativism and alternatives to capitalism.
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Against Apocalypse
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What does the word ‘apocalypse’ mean? And how can we understand it in the context of an Earth hurtling towards climate catastrophe?
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫
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American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫
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We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫
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An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫
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Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.
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On Point

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On Point
An Acupuncture Primer
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According to traditional Chinese medicine, puncturing the body with needles can restore physical, emotional, and spiritual balance.
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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing

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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
A Most Delicate Massage
Magazine / society
The Butterfly Touch method developed by Eva Reich shows how less means more and how power lies in gentleness.
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The Wheels of Energy

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The Wheels of Energy
Understanding the Chakras
Magazine / culture
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist Tantra describe various focal points on the human body, which can be “worked” on to attain physical and psychological benefits.
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Sleep Well

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Sleep Well
Twelve Tips for a Good Night’s Rest
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Falling asleep at regular times and for regular periods is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. There are a number of ways to encourage it.