It is not surprising that the matriarchy rules in Hanrahan's family. Her father died just a day after she turned one, and Hanrahan (1939-91) grew...
Would a Supreme Court decision settle the debate over same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court heard arguments on April 28 in Obergefell v. Hodges. This case involved challenges to laws against same-sex marriages that were passed by four states:...
Why we can’t resist the lure of mermaids
Mermaids are everywhere. In the past month alone, they have surfaced in New Brighton, caused controversy in Asda, reinvigorated toast, partied with the Kardashians, transformed...
What the migrant workers who made my iPhone taught about love
These intimate moments take place in public places in industrial areas in Dongguan in Guangdong Province where these workers work and live - in a...
Tea for ladies and footie for the guys
Title: The Evolutionary Gap in University Christian Unions: Tea for Ladies and Footie for Guys University Christian unions have long been perceived as bastions of...
Picking up a King Charles III coronation commemorative plate
Paying Homage to Tradition The British monarchy has long been steeped in rich history, regal pageantry, and centuries-old traditions. The ascension of a new sovereign,...
The ‘Princess Diana story’: why everyone has their own version
The tale of Princess Diana is a multifaceted narrative, one that's endlessly interpreted and retold, each rendition colored by the storyteller's perspective, experiences, and biases....
The exhibition Tudors to Windsors is an uncritical glorification of empire
The exhibition "Tudors to Windsors" presents a comprehensive chronicle of the British monarchy from the Tudor era to the present Windsors. While it offers a...
The truth about sex in ancient Greece
Sexuality in ancient Greece was a complex and multifaceted aspect of life, influenced by cultural, social, and religious factors. Understanding the truth about sex in...
Kissing mannequins: watching The Bold and The Beautiful during a pandemic
As the world grappled with the uncertainty and isolation brought on by the pandemic, the human need for connection and entertainment grew more pronounced than...
