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Nearly 1,000-year-old depiction of Norman Conquest will be on display at British Museum in 2026...
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Nearly 1,000-year-old depiction of Norman Conquest will be on display at British Museum in 2026...
As an undergraduate student of anthropology long ago, I remember studying the phenomenon of “compartmentalism” as a hallmark of primitive cultures or societies – their capacity to hold contradictory b...
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Reiterating the liberal ideals behind the revolution may be tricky when they are out of favour in the White House...
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More and more Middle Eastern women thrive as comedians. Could their success on stage, in the film industry, at comedy festivals and on social media foster empowerment for the next generation of girls?...
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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...