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...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
John Young’s career was nothing short of extraordinary, boasting over 835 hours of spacewalking as NASA’s longest-serving astronaut. However, even the most outstanding leaders aren’t immune to snack cravings, as evidenced by a peculiar incident...
by Anna Kuhl | Aug 8, 2023 | Blog
Sometimes, do you find yourself enforcing a strict ‘socks must match’ policy, or only eating the green M&Ms because they’re obviously the best ones? Don’t worry, you’re not alone in these little idiosyncrasies. In fact, even Ludwig van...
