Saturday, 16 October 2021

Healthcare Workers of Yore

Looking past conventional histories of medicine we see that women delivered much of medieval healthcare. Just as today.



Creatures of the Popol Vuh

For the K’iche’ Mayans, animals were not lower beings but neighbours, alter egos and a way to communicate with the gods.



Why Is China Looking to Establish Banks in Nigeria?

For China, the establishment of banks in Nigeria presents an opportunity to further integrate itself with the financial systems of the African continent.



Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Sally Rooney and The Bigotry of The BDS Movement

If it’s true Ms Rooney is refusing a Hebrew translation of her new novel, then that’s appalling.



A Blade to Shave Away Error

A 14th-century friar challenged the idea that archetypal forms lay behind material things. That led to trouble.



America’s Bare Shelves

Walmart and Costco limit toilet paper sales while toy companies warn parents their kids’ Christmas gifts won’t arrive in time thanks to backlog at ports, rail yards and on the roads.