We can hate ‘elites’ but they helped build modern democracy
45 Views May 29, 2017 Be first to comment Hedwig Richter, Historian, University of Greifswald
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We can hate ‘elites’ but they helped build modern democracy
243 Views May 29, 2017 Be first to comment Hedwig Richter
President Obama and the cast and crew of 'Hamilton' in NYC, 2015 iip-photo-archive/flickr, CC…
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In razing its modernist buildings, Iran is erasing its past Western influence
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A view of Tehran, with its mix of traditional and modern design. Jørn Eriksson/Flick,…
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Selling sex: Wonder Woman and the ancient fantasy of hot lady warriors
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Wonder Woman embodies the male fantasy of warrior women. Variety.com When the film Wonder…
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Wonder Woman and the ancient fantasy of hot lady warriors
741 Views May 25, 2017 Be first to comment Christian-Georges Schwentzel
When the film Wonder Woman is released in early June, it will surely join…
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How food gardens based on traditional practice can improve health in the Pacific
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Traditional taro pits can be used to grow nutritious vegetables for the entire household.…
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Why thinking beyond money is vital for solving the poverty puzzle
229 Views May 23, 2017 Be first to comment L. Jamila Haider
Can you solve the poverty cube? Author provided According to the OECD, development aid…
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From Bulgaria to East Asia, the making of Japan’s yogurt culture
483 Views May 22, 2017 Be first to comment Maria Yotova
Yogurt has travelled from Bulgaria to Japan and back, channelling identities and national pride…
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Study: cannabis may reduce crack use
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A medical cannabis grower. Shivanshu Pandev/flickr, CC BY-SA North America is in the midst…
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As Ebola and zika recur, rethinking global pandemics with lessons from China
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This article has been updated. It was originally published as part of The Conversation…