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Hope in hard times
(2 minute read) Nicole Law finds inspiration in Dickens’ words to have a soft heart, an even temper and gentle touch - even when times are trying.
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Eating disorders: when the most dangerous consumption is virtual …
(7 minute read) Tascha Von Uexkull explores the hidden world of teenagers, apps and body image.
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Death of a prince: and now …?
The passing of Prince Philip marks not only the end of an era, but, as Alex Osborn notes, raises important questions about the future of the British Royal Family.
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Forget zoom, try zoos
(3 minute read) Prakarsh Singh rejoices in a visit to the exotic creatures of Seattle’s animal wonderland.
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The Eyes of Annie Swynnerton
(5 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst learns life lessons from a forgotten English artist whose work challenged attitudes to women in her time.
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The wonder of walking
(2 minutes) Nicole Law finds hidden value in the act of putting one foot in front of the other. She sees walking as a metaphor for life's journeys.
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Coffee’s seditious past and other curious facts from Turkey’s history of drink
(5 minute read) If you visit Turkey, be ready to drink a lot, Cihan Eroglu explains. Read on to learn about coffee's seditious past.
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Taking a bit of heaven into hell …
(4 minute read) “I saw nurses hand over their own mobile phones for patients to say their final goodbye to crying relatives.” Natasha Pritchard recalls her experiences of hospital chaplaincy during the pandemic.
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The art of dissent in India
(8 minute read) How should we respond to the crises in society? Nivedita N finds an art gallery which has been asking - and answering - just this question.
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Bridges to understanding
(5 minute read) Francsco Ciampa reveals how one father set out to help society welcome his son with autism.
