National Culture
Running Riot with British Identity
Britain was last week gripped by riots which spread across its major cities. The aftermath has left the country both shocked and uncertain
Saving Words and Memories
About 6000 languages face the danger of perishing forever, depriving humanity of a valuable historical and cultural source
Which cultural values define Europe?
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Under Damocles' Sword
Friday, 23 December 2011 08:54
Living next to North Korea in times of crises
Patriotic Punishment: Obligatory Nationalism or a Healthy Solution?
Sunday, 18 September 2011 10:32
UK riots lead politicians to suggest a return of mandatory conscription for rioters, but is forced patriotism the answer to Britain’s problems?
Screws of Journalism
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 08:24
Bowing out over a resounding phone hacking scandal, the News of the World could not resist offering its 7.5 million readers a last dose of drama
Double Vision of Disaster
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 15:09
How has the population of Japan managed to remain so calm in the face of last month’s tragedy?
Political Incorrectness
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 11:59
In a world all but ridded of taboos, how do we now determine what is acceptable in comedy?
International Culture
A Woman’s Right to Choose
Would seeing Medvedev’s girls make Simone de Beauvoir turn over in her grave or join in approval?
Scandinavian Mettle
The false association between Scandinavia and melancholy
What Else is New?
Natural and man-made disasters are a constant fixture on any news outlet, has society had enough?
The Blessings of Bilingualism
A recent study suggests that multilingualism has more than simply material benefits; but how far-reaching are the consequences?