The web’s top three #38
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share the slow, thoughtful, considerate words that our brains - and souls - need but that it's easy to miss in our busy world. We distil the best of the web and...
Podcast Showcase: Charity Matters
Welcome to the next in the Podcast Showcase series, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This time, we talk to Charity Matters. Sum up your podcast in three...
Microgreens: the ideal superfood for your diet?
Plants collected before their maturity stage are a trend in the world of gastronomy. However, rather than a banal fad, are they in fact nutritious as well as delicious? This food style has been...
The persistent illusion
Studying the Apocalypse in history and literature is an integral part of staying sane. We are worlds unto ourselves, which is why the world is always ending. The Quran probably explains it best when...
There is no peaceful solution to the Ukraine war
The United States is reportedly pressuring Ukraine to start negotiating with Russia. Although the Kremlin desperately needs a ceasefire agreement that would help it save face, Kyiv is unlikely to...
The web’s top three #37
Every Monday on Global Comment, we share the slow, thoughtful, considerate words that our brains - and souls - need but that it's easy to miss in our busy world. We distil the best of the web and...
“No one is safe in Westeros”: House of the Dragon
On May 19, 2019, the last episode of Game of Thrones aired, and more than 170 countries watched an epic battle between the living and the white walkers. Throughout eight seasons and more than sixty...
“Enough of America’s bullshit”: Emily The Criminal
Emily Benetto has had enough of America’s bullshit. She’s barely existing in Los Angeles, drowning in student debt to the tune of $70,000 and can’t get a well-paid job because of a felony...
Are houseplants an economical way to purify indoor spaces?
Some people believe that indoor plants could provide an affordable solution to air quality problems. Although there are devices that can purify the air, they are not within everybody's budget,...
The UK’s asylum system is in crisis, but the government – not refugees – is to blame
Kent Police are investigating an attack on a Home Office migrant processing centre in Dover, after incendiary devices were reportedly thrown at the building on Sunday October 30 2022. Reports have...