Culture

In spite of the name, atypical depression is actually quite common. It’s similar to clinical depression, but patients suffering from this particular disorder have uncommon symptoms. They can, for example, respond positively to their surroundings and have a good appetite,…

Which do you think makes you happier: time or money? Author Marc Levy, in his novel, If Only It Were True, answers that question in a curious way. In the book, the author proposes a curious thought experiment. Imagine that…

Most people had never heard of Svetlana Alexievich until 2015 when she won the Nobel Prize in Literature. It was the first time in history that a journalist won this award for investigative, non-fiction writing. Until that point, only poets…

Humans are the only species that understand that there’s a finite end to life. Humans even created an entire discipline to study the finite nature of man, called philosophy. We spend a lot of time reflecting on death. It seems…

In this article, we share three short legends for children. They give us a wonderful opportunity to talk to our kids about the values which deserve to be at the center of their lives. Legends are often a great source…

Reading is a gift. It enriches us, excites us, and transports us to other worlds. It’s also an opportunity to grow, empathize, and discover new perspectives. In this article, discover the benefits of reading. A book is something that can…

Daedalus was a mythical Greek inventor, architect, and sculptor. Greek mythology tells the story of how he built, among other things, the infamous labyrinth for King Minos of Crete. Daedalus’ name means “skillfully forged”. Daedalus is a mythical character, but…

Francisco de Goya was a Spanish painter famous for his portraits. He was a favorite of the Spanish nobility, which led to a huge number of commissions. His portraits were personal and realistic. He didn’t embellish his subjects but always maintained…

In 1999, The Sixth Sense premiered, making previously-unknown Indian filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan famous all over the world. This supernatural suspense film still holds a special place in its genre. The critics and the public alike loved it, so much…

According to art critics and historians such as Arnold Hauser and Ernst Gombrich, Titian had an enormously important impact on the world of art. In fact, he was recognized as a great painter from a very young age. In his…

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the greatest literary geniuses the world over. There are many legends about his unusual life that sometimes overshadow the value of his writing. Poe was an extraordinary storyteller, gifted with infinite creativity. The world…

Artemisia Gentileschi was a Baroque painter from the 16th century. Like many female artists, her story and her work were hidden for many years. Historians and collectors attributed Gentileschi’s work to male artists. Her life and work are a perfect illustration…

Horror films attract an immense audience. Even though they generate fear and paranoia in their viewers, the public continues to demand and enjoy this type of entertainment. But why do we like horror films so much? Various researchers who study…

Surrealism is a widely-known but poorly understood cultural movement. It led to an art revolution during its peak from the 20s to the 30s. It officially began with Dadaist writer André Breton’s 1924 Surrealist Manifesto. However, the actual movement was…

This beautiful story is about Tsukahara Bokuden, a legendary sword fighter from 16th century Japan. He practiced martial arts and was renowned for his talent. However, he was best known for his wisdom. The story goes that Bokuden had three…

This tale about identity is about a humble but passionate goatherd who lived in the middle of nowhere. One year, it didn’t rain that much and he worried that the grass wasn’t growing, so the goats had nothing to eat.…

Hans Christian Andersen quotes have survived several generations and spread around the world. Unlike other fairy tale authors, this wonderful Danish writer and poet stands out due to his human, realistic, and optimistic stories. There’s something truly magical about this…

Everyone has morals. Each person knows or has an idea of what’s right or wrong. However, knowing that something’s wrong doesn’t necessarily mean that people don’t do it. Sometimes, the benefits of certain actions don’t come from following universal principles…

The animated Japanese movie Your Name can provoke an adverse reaction in some people. But this movie can also lead to an awakening. The beauty of its images and the universality of the story make it an exciting movie that…

We celebrate World Book Day every year on April 23rd in honor of April 23rd, 1616. Most people think that this date is significant because it was the day both Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare died. However, Miguel de…