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History
Why Are Coin Edges Usually Serrated?
Have you ever picked up a coin and taken a close look at those tiny ridges along the edge? Are…
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Philosophy
Feminist Existentialism: Simone de Beauvoir
We’ve explored existentialism in many of our posts before. At its core, existentialism is a quest to understand humanity and…
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History
The English Reformation
Can you imagine Russia converting to Islam today? It’s hard to wrap your head around a country simply setting aside…
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Biology
Does Rosemary Turn Hair White?
Close your eyes. Imagine the salty Mediterranean breeze hitting your face. As the sun slowly dips below the horizon, you…
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Philosophy
A Paradox Series: The Sorites Paradox
When does a collection of things actually become a "whole"? For instance, at what point does your regular habit of…
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Other
A Controversial Mind: Freud
You’re about to encounter a name that wandered through the dark corners of the mind, descending into the most intimate…
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Philosophy
Can Death Really Harm Us? The Evil of Death: Thomas Nagel
Throughout the history of philosophy, countless grand questions have been asked. Some have aimed at the nature of truth, reality,…
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Culture/Arts
The Voice of Anatolia: Yaşar Kemal
For centuries, Turkish literature was dominated by stories set in grand mansions, revolving around the lives of the wealthy—tales that…
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Other
A Theological Film Review: Life of Pi
Does a god exist, and if so, does it watch over us? What is a person's true friend, or the…
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Biology
Is Memory Possible in Plants?
Memory is one of the most extraordinary and mysterious features of the human brain. It allows us to learn, gain…
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