Honoré de Balzac, most known for being the writer of the awe-inspiring “Comédie Humaine,” is rarely lauded for his complex, multi-faceted novellas, and short stories. Yet one of his most emblematic works is also one of his shortest: a 70-page novella by the enigmatic name of “Sarrasine.”
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People Watching: Fall
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Dead Poets Society – Passion Needs Support, Not Punishment
Author: Lena Sins "We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for." These famous lines…
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Russian Invasion Simulation
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Dead Poets Society – Passion Needs Support, Not Punishment
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Our silence, still tangled in vines
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Pretty, Famous and Disposable: how showbiz exploited women from Judy Garland to Ariana Grande.
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Russian Invasion Simulation
A recent NATO simulation, organized by Die Welt, revealed troubling results: in a hypothetical Russian invasion of Lithuania, Western hesitation—not Russian firepower—proved to be the greatest vulnerability. With response times measured in weeks and American leadership uncertain, Baltic officials criticized the exercise as unrealistic, emphasizing their capacity for immediate resistance.
Dead Poets Society – Passion Needs Support, Not Punishment
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”
Our silence, still tangled in vines
This painting explores the way memories entangle within our surroundings, re-igniting emotions once felt in this intimate space. Two chairs sit intertwined within a garden […]
Pretty, Famous and Disposable: how showbiz exploited women from Judy Garland to Ariana Grande.
Over the course of time, movies and music have educated us, helped us communicate ideas, share emotions and art, and given us means to evade […]
Echoes of the Past – The Cycle of Genocide
Although the common saying affirms that ‘history repeats itself’, many historical events, although similar, cannot be equated, such as the ethnic cleansing of the Jewish people in the Holocaust and in Gaza today. Yet comparing them teaches us about the cycle of human cruelty and suffering which pervades all peoples of the earth.
Effects of a nutrition-less diet?
Today, having proper nutrition in your diet is crucial for several reasons. Disease prevention, immunity, and brain function are all strongly affected by what you eat. Many modern diets are high in energy but low in nutrients, which can harm the body in silent ways. A nutrition-less diet often consists of heavily processed foods and lacks balance on the plate. The consequences of such a diet might not appear immediately, but they develop over time. This article will explain the negative effects of a nutrition-less diet, what it is, and how you can shift toward a healthier, nutrient-rich lifestyle.
“Forget Me Not”: What The Slaves of America Teach Us About Human Cruelty and Resilience
Although most people can recognise the wrong in slavery, unbelievably, 54% of white Americans do not believe that giving increased attention to slavery and racism is a good thing. But how can this possibly be when it is widely known that slavery had unthinkable effects over the lives of millions of individuals?
ICE Feels the Heat: Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Due Process
As of 2026, ICE has stepped into the spotlight, gaining global attention on social media, news channels, and within local communities. Despite this attention, ICE remains a mystery to the majority. In times of uncertainty, awareness becomes an essential tool in navigating difficult subject matter.