by Anna Kuhl | Aug 28, 2023 | Blog
Throughout history and across various cultures, hair has held symbolic importance. Whether it’s the long, flowing locks of ancient Greek warriors or the intentionally shaven heads of Egyptian priests, hair — or the lack of it — often carried deep significance....
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 18, 2023 | Blog
Few intellectuals have tapped into the undercurrents of human behaviour as deeply as René Girard (1923-2015), a figure celebrated not just for his insights but for the journey that led him to those revelations. In the wake of the post-war academic boom, Girard,...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 15, 2023 | Blog
From time immemorial, human beings have used various forms of greeting to foster social bonds, establish peace, and recognise each other’s presence. Take Tibet for example, where a stuck-out tongue can signify a welcome; in New Zealand, the Māori engage in the...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
Queen Victoria, one of history’s most iconic monarchs, ruler of England and Ireland, Empress of India, wife to her first cousin (hey, it was a thing in English royalty) was also…a legendary snorer. Victoria, who reigned for an impressive 64 years, putting a...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
Watching some of the impressive FIFA Women’s World Cup games over the last week, I was reminded of another major international soccer event and how it significantly changed the future of one of its main athletes… The World Cup final between France and...
