The Sahara is not just an expanse of sand. It boasts a variety of landscapes, from rock plateaus and mountains to ancient oases.
Writers Writing About November
Emily Dickinson says how ‘November always seemed to be the Norway of the year’. Maybe this metaphor is linked to the month’s darkness.
Translating Literature: Challenges And Triumphs
Translators must find a delicate balance between staying faithful to the author’s voice and adapting the text to the nuances of the target language.
Book Recommendations 1: Young Bond Vs Alex Rider
Today we start a new series of book recommendations aimed at young people, with the idea of spotlighting books that will spark that love of reading,
Bonfire Night And Its Lost Traditions
Amid the celebrated traditions of Bonfire Night, lesser-known rituals have faded into obscurity.
Veganism
The concept of abstaining from eating any animal-derived products has existed for centuries, originating in ancient Indian and east-Mediterranean cultures.
The Carrington Event
While sketching sunspots, Carrington witnessed an intense brightening, marking the first recorded observation of a solar flare.
Halloween: Legends, Lore And The Unexplained
At the heart of Halloween folklore stands the iconic figure of the Headless Horseman.
Conservation Beyond Borders
International cooperative conservation will mean countries can pool resources, share scientific knowledge, and coordinate efforts to address common environmental issues.
The Mayan Civilisation
The exact reasons for the Mayans’ decline continue to be debated among scholars, with theories ranging from environmental degradation to warfare and political unrest.
