The mangling of Medusa
When the bronze statue of a fierce, snake-haired, naked woman armed with a sword and holding the freshly decapitated head [...]
The law according to basalt
It was the winter of 1901 when French mining engineer, geologist, and archaeologist by passion Jacques de Morgan — who [...]
Signs of civilization
As a former educator, one of the things I remember best, and perhaps even miss a bit, is the tendency [...]
Behind the mask
Masks have been the undisputed protagonists of the coronavirus pandemic. We have moved from early warnings that their use served [...]
Seeking refuge in Boccaccio
It all began when a group of 10 youths – seven women and three men – terrified by the contagion [...]
Lives of liminal gods
Within the incredible richness of the Hindu pantheon, Ganesha, also known as Vinayaka, Gajavakra, Ganapati, and under many other names, [...]
A killing for the good of man
Columnist Shaula Villadoniga can't get enough of the Hindu god Vishnu but it's one story that stands out.
An amateur scientist named Poe
The name Edgar Allan Poe epitomizes Gothic tales of fantasy, terror, murder, and mystery. Poe, who died 170 years ago [...]
The Roman girl and the Gherkin
When it comes to modern architecture, London’s dramatic skyline knows no rival. Its distinctive skyscrapers and towers are not only [...]
A tell-tale sojourn in “The Big Smoke”
This summer — August 1 to be precise —marked the 200th birthday of one of the most influential literary figures [...]