ph. A 1782 engraving depicts the First Continental Congress, held in 1774. François Godefroy engraving from Library of Congress Barbara Clark Smith, Smithsonian Institution When modern Americans call themselves patriots, they are evoking a sentiment that is 250 years old. In September 1774, nearly two years before the Declaration of Independence, delegates from
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Delving into Human Rights via a Humanities Perspective
Nel mondo frenetico e in continua evoluzione di oggi, l’innovazione è diventata una delle competenze più preziose e ricercate. Tuttavia, dietro ogni grande innovazione c’è spesso una figura meno visibile ma incredibilmente influente: il mentore. Le relazioni di mentoring, quando gestite con cura e strategia, possono essere la chiave per sbloccare il potenziale
Saul Justin Newman, UCL From the swimming habits of dead trout to the revelation that some mammals can breathe through their backsides, a group of leading leftfield scientists have been taking their bows at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the 34th annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony. Not to be confused with the
May Darwich, University of Birmingham The United Nations has accused foreign players of prolonging the war in Sudan, making it harder for the country to find peace. The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces started in April 2023. It was sparked by two generals competing for power after
Ph. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen on a screen as they debate for the first time in Philadelphia on Sept. 10, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University The Sept. 10, 2024, debate between Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was a referendum
Art, in its myriad forms, has long served as a societal mirror, capturing and reflecting the pulse of the times. Far from mere personal expression, it embodies the cultural, political, and economic landscapes that shape the human experience. Through the academic prism of the humanities, one can delve deeper into how art and
Noah Cohan, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have gradually changed, from the leather head coverings of the early 20th century
India, a nation imbued with centuries of profound heritage and economic gravity, holds an unparalleled stature in the modern world. From its ancient civilisations to its present-day innovations, it has deftly maintained its singular identity while embracing waves of transformation. The confluence of India’s vast cultural wealth and its burgeoning economic prowess has