Christmas is a time of extremes. It’s enchanting but decadent, whimsical but despairing, beautiful but stressful. It brings out the best and worst in us. For some couples, the extremes of…
Imagine the only thing you ever did was count a number each second for your whole life. You don’t eat, sleep or stop for a loo break, only count. How long…
Everyone’s heard the story of David and Goliath. This simple yet powerful metaphor teaches us not to underestimate the underdog. Goliath was a giant, a warrior whose name sent shudders amongst…
The UK general election this coming Thursday feels important. The Conservatives represent Brexit (with or without a deal). Further privatisation of the healthcare system, and inaction on the climate crisis. Labour…
Christians celebrate Easter, Muslims celebrate Eid and Hindus Diwali. What about Capitalists? Their day of celebration is Black Friday, a celebration of consumption. Consumption is one of the bedrocks of the…
It’s difficult to think of a more brutal way to die than being skinned alive. This was a barbaric medieval punishment handed out to an unlucky few. Thankfully, this torture technique…