Ittay Flescher: How to ensure this is the last Israeli-Palestinian war
“War Is Not Healthy for Children and Other Living Things.” These words were first etched in 1965 by Jewish artist Lorraine Schneider in response to the Vietnam War. It’s a statement I have always believed. Now a whole country knows just how true this is. Of all the interviews about the devastation of war […]
CSMVS teaches rural educators how to enliven history in classrooms | Mumbai news
MUMBAI: In an out-of-the-box endeavour to infuse life into history lessons in classrooms, teachers were urged to role-play with inanimate objects from history and taught to engage students in a dialogue. Educators were asked to hold up objects such as an ancient pot, a sword or other artifacts and pose a question “Who am I?” […]
How To Explore Barranquilla, Colombia’s Underrated Caribbean Gem
The Carnaval de Barranquilla was designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003. getty Renowned for its balmy weather and UNESCO World Heritage-listed colonial walled district, the Colombian city of Cartagena has become one of South America’s most sought-after vacation destinations in recent years—but it’s far from the only city worth visiting across the Colombian […]
Climate conferences are dying. How to save the world now? – POLITICO
BAKU, Azerbaijan — As the red-eye flight from London made its final descent into Baku, the sunrise lit up the eastern sky, turning the Caspian Sea into a blaze of orange. Most of the passengers were heading to COP29, a two-week climate conference featuring almost 200 nations held in oil-rich Azerbaijan. The mood on the […]
How to get the body of a Roman gladiator
You should never underestimate the power of bread and circuses. Hundreds of gladiators have risen to the fight knowing they were mere pawns in a politician’s bid for higher office. The Republic was a bad time for that sort of thing. These days, we perform at the emperor’s command, and on as few as 10 […]
Can Britain’s Labour Party teach Kamala Harris how to win? – POLITICO
On the surface, unexpected U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris and newly elected U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer may appear to have little in common. He’s a buttoned-down technocrat, more famous for his caution and quiet ruthlessness than for his rhetorical skills. Harris, meanwhile, is becoming known for a energetic campaign style mixing high politics and […]
Estonia knows how to spend EU money – POLITICO
Alongside the major regional development projects, a minor part of the fund will be dedicated to entertainment activities which, the Estonian finance ministry says, will give residents the opportunity to participate in the transition process through civic initiatives. “Anyone with an idea that meets the grant conditions can submit an application to the implementing unit […]
Woman reveals how to find out what Google knows about you and it’s blowing people’s minds
Mobile phones have become indispensable, simplifying our lives as we carry them everywhere and use them for almost anything. But these benefits come with significant drawbacks. Getting hacked is one major concern, but another is how our personal details are stored and used by big tech firms. Think about it—how often have you agreed to […]