We have selected seven stories from the SCMPβs coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, ple...
The number of practicing Christians in Germany is falling. The result is surplus churches. What happens to these empty houses of worship?...
π Key Facts β Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment β The quality of the gag is secondary to the shared expe...
π Key Facts β ImralΔ± is a prison island associated with Turkey's historical conflicts. β The island mirrors the nation's strugg...
π Key Facts β David Walliams was dropped from a children's book festival β The drop followed claims of inappropriate behaviour ...
π Key Facts β MoMA has added CryptoPunks and Chromie Squiggles NFTs to its permanent collection. β The donation consists of 16 works. ...
Generation Alphaβs ubiquitous watchword is beyond the reach of semantics...
Even the most successful of directors benefit from strong editors and margin-cutting suits...
The French screen legend appeared in 56 films before ending her career in 1973 and dedicating herself to animal rights activism....
Article URL: https://aeon.co/essays/the-word-religion-resists-definition-but-remains-necessary Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46391744 Points: 4 # Comments: 0...
The popularity of Chinese dramas is exploding, creating a multibillion-dollar industry. Global viewers find themselves attracted to these "universal" stories and appreciate their glimpse at Chinese cu...
The popularity of Chinese dramas is exploding, creating a multibillion-dollar industry. Global viewers find themselves attracted to these "universal" stories and appreciate their glimpse at Chinese cu...
π Key Facts β Displate denied using generative AI in the Fulgrim Limited Edition artwork, citing human error for anomalies. β The artwo...
π Key Facts β Croatia's capital aims to host Europe's best Christmas market. β Festive events help put cities on the map. ...
π Key Facts β Yuletide season is officially upon us. β Joyous array of new titles for holiday reading list. β 1...
Different cultures celebrate Christmas at different days and time zones are a thing. But it's Christmas here, so: Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you get some rest and can spend time with people w...