“Our study of ancient Mongolia reveals not only early genetic contributions from populations on the Western Steppe, but also a marked genetic shift towards eastern Eurasian ancestry…… Read more “Population dynamics and the rise of empires in Inner Asia: Genome-wide analysis spanning 6,000 years in the eastern Eurasian Steppe gives insights to the formation of Mongolia’s empires — ScienceDaily”
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NEW : Geopolitics Podcast
Geopolitics Podcast: the Age of Paradox Episode 1 When future historians look back at our age they might think of it as the Age of Paradox. On…… Read more “NEW : Geopolitics Podcast”
Edith Wharton’s Moroccan Clichés | History Today
Some reviewers disagreed with her and In Morocco prompted political debate. ‘All the properties of an Arabian Nights tale are here’, wrote Irita Van Doren in the…… Read more “Edith Wharton’s Moroccan Clichés | History Today”
Controversial Philosopher Says Man And Machine Will Fuse Into One Being | HuffPost
Peter Sloterdijk is Germany’s most controversial thinker and media theorist. He has dared to challenge long-established divisions in traditional philosophy of body and soul, subject and object,…… Read more “Controversial Philosopher Says Man And Machine Will Fuse Into One Being | HuffPost”
Before the flood by Carolyn Stewart | The New Criterion
Today, feluccas and motorboats bob in the waters of Egypt’s Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria. A mere twenty-two feet below the water’s surface, the ancient cities of…… Read more “Before the flood by Carolyn Stewart | The New Criterion”
Standing Up to Goliath | The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Cities in Central and Eastern Europe are becoming promoters of democratic values, even when central governments are acting otherwise. The impact of the coronavirus on democracy has…… Read more “Standing Up to Goliath | The German Marshall Fund of the United States”
Immersion in fictional worlds allows us to own our dark side | Psyche Ideas
Our liking for fictional villains such as Voldemort tells us something about the dark side of our own personalities — Read on psyche.co/ideas/immersion-in-fictional-worlds-allows-us-to-own-our-dark-side
How to enjoy coffee | Psyche Guides
Smooth like chocolate or fruity like a berry, coffee has as many tastes as wine or beer – you just need to know your beans — Read…… Read more “How to enjoy coffee | Psyche Guides”
Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah: How do daily habits lead to political violence? | TED Talk
What drives someone to commit politically motivated violence? The unsettling answer lies in daily habits. Behavioral historian Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah shares startling insights into how seemingly mundane…… Read more “Christiane-Marie Abu Sarah: How do daily habits lead to political violence? | TED Talk”
Writing Self, Writing Empire by Rajeev Kinra – Paperback – University of California Press
Writing Self, Writing Empire examines the life, career, and writings of the Mughal state secretary, or munshi, Chandar Bhan “Brahman” (d. c.1670), one of the great Indo-Persian…… Read more “Writing Self, Writing Empire by Rajeev Kinra – Paperback – University of California Press”
