Society
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August in History
August in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of August.
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The Invention of Evil
The Invention of Evil
A Brief History of Witches
Magazine / society
The European witch hunting mania was inspired by religious fervour, colonial ambitions, and prolonged periods of societal instability.
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Paulina
Wilk
Wilk
What Lies Beyond the City
Reading / society
There is one thing I owe to the pandemic. The refreshing thought that the city is not indispensable. I bid farewell to the thought of it as an exclusive synonym for the future.
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Hello, Christiansø?
Hello, Christiansø?
Life on the Ertholmene Archipelago
Magazine / society
Hans Ole Matthiesen talks about life on the Danish island Christiansø – a peaceful part of the Ertholmene archipelago in the Baltic Sea.
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The Karaites: Poland’s Forgotten Ethnic Minority
Reading / society
The Karaites are Poland’s smallest ethnic minority. What do we know about their history? And what does their future hold?
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I Collect Signs of the End
I Collect Signs of the End
An Interview with Leszek Koczanowicz
Magazine / society
Philosopher and political scientist Leszek Koczanowicz talks about the different aspects of societal fear and anxiety, and how this is connected with Sherlock Holmes.
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Bark Medicine
healthy living
Bark Medicine
The Health Benefits of Trees
Magazine / society
Tree bark has many health-related uses – as our ancestors were well-acquainted with. Even hugging a tree can have psychological benefits.
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In Your Prime
In Your Prime
Plants for Youth and Longevity
Magazine / society
According to both Eastern and Western traditions, certain plants and herbs have youth-giving properties and can ensure that we live a long life.
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The Wandering Sage
The Wandering Sage
The Path of a Tibetan Monk
Magazine / society
Lama Govind Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist monk whose spiritual practise is inspired by the 12th-century siddha Milarepa.
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Backwards
healthy living
Backwards
A New Direction in Walking
Magazine / society
Walking backwards has many health benefits – it strengthens our muscles, is an efficient form of exercise, and can even prevent disease.
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The Permaculture Mantra of Clean Water
The Permaculture Mantra of Clean Water
Get to Know the Four S’s
Magazine / society
Get to know the Four S’s! These guidelines allow anyone to understand how water flows across landscapes, from spring to river mouth.
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A Hint of Appreciation for Mint
healthy living
A Hint of Appreciation for Mint
How to Make Pierogi with Mint
Magazine / society
Mint is a diverse herb that can be used in tea, sauce, and as part of the filling in a traditional Polish dumpling (or pierogi).
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Marcin
Polak
Polak
The Ideal Walk
Reading / society
A philosopher discusses different kinds of walking.
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The Peace Pilgrim
The Peace Pilgrim
The Life of Mildred Norman
Magazine / society
For almost three decades Mildred Norman – better known as Peace Pilgrim – walked continuously around the Americas. What spurred her spiritual awakening?
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Let It Flow!
Let It Flow!
How to Manage Water Use
Magazine / society
Managing our water use is one of the most important steps we can take in influencing the local microclimate and living ecologically.
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A Rubbish Island
Mind the climate
A Rubbish Island
The Problem of Microplastics
Magazine / society
Microplastics are almost imperceptible to the human eye. Yet their impact on the environment is shocking – as evidenced by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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Communing with the Moment
healthy living
Communing with the Moment
How to Avoid Circular Thinking
Magazine / society
The art of enjoying moments can be difficult to practise. Yet, with a slower and more peaceful pace, we can all break free of circular thinking.
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Matthew
Coachinger
Coachinger
503
Reading / society
Our in-house ‘coaching guru’ shares his wisdom – this time on the joys of mystery text messages.
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The Smile of the Monk
healthy living
The Smile of the Monk
How Meditation Influences the Brain
Magazine / society
Meditation based on compassion has many short- and long-term benefits for the brain – as proved by the case of Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard.
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The Happiest Country in the World
healthy living
The Happiest Country in the World
Life in the Kingdom of Bhutan
Magazine / society
In Bhutan, citizens’ happiness is the measure of the country’s development, rather than GDP. How does this work in practice?
