Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, Portugal’s dictator from 1932 to 1968, is one of the least globally known dictators of the 20th century.
People Watching: Spring
As the seasons change, so does the narrator’s grip on…
People Watching: Winter
The narrator is alone, adrift in their empty apartment, a…
People Watching: Fall
Marlène has left. The world's silence echoes a deep void…
People Watching: Summer
In the pulsating Paris nightlife, two souls meet and become…
The Neapolitan Novel
By now, you have probably heard of the #1 book of the century in the "100 Best Books of the 21st Century" ranking in The New York Times. The 2011 novel by one of the most acclaimed Italian authors was even adapted into a TV series, which first hit the screens in 2018. But what…
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, the Forgotten Dictator of Portugal
As most people with the bare minimum of historical knowledge…
Our Life Inside a Giant Black Hole
Have you ever considered jumping into a black hole to…
How Social Changes Influence the Way We Dress
Fashion is not something set in stone. It changes and…
4 Reasons Why You Should Read Divergent
"Divergent" by Veronica Roth presents a richly developed protagonist, Tris…
A Guide to Getting into Reading Classics
Classics are often associated with old dusty books; a clothbound…
The Loss of the European Dream
Sofiane, a new immigrant in Europe, finds the reality starkly…
The Neapolitan Novel
What makes the novel “My brilliant friend” the best book of the 21st century?
Our Life Inside a Giant Black Hole
How black holes could harbour entire universes and what it would mean for us.
Athlete Struggles
Wake up, work out, go to school, eat, practice, study, stretch, study again, sleep, repeat. For student athletes, this kind of schedule is normal—it’s simply […]
Is self-help a recycled version of stoicism?
Influencers tell us how to live and be happy. These ideas seem novel and revolutionary, but what if they’re much older than we think?
Everything You Need to Know About Muscle
A comprehensive scientific guide to the most integral aspects of the muscles in our bodies. Through understanding the intricate ways in which our muscles work, […]
Cosmic Ancestors
I’m sure every one of you have wondered if there is life in space. Let’s look at this a little differently – what if we used to be the aliens?
Understanding Anxiety: Recognize It, Confront It, Overcome It
Anxiety is an emotion individuals typically feel during phases of constant mental or physical pressure, something that usually occurs during stressful periods of their lives. […]
From the oath to the show: Trump’s First 100 days unpacked
The 29th of April marked Trump’s first 100 days into the promised “golden age of America.” Donald Trump is said to have done more than […]
Living with Suicide Headaches – Interview and Article
“‘Sometimes I scream from pain or bang my head against the floor.’”