The vibrant culture of the Ming Dynasty provoked advances in Traditional Chinese Medicine as different approaches competed for influence.
Archives for May 2014
Londinium Revealed: Discovering the Secrets of Roman London
The excavation of a riverbank in the heart of Roman London has revealed a stunning array of finds which shed new light on the history of the city.
Walt Whitman, Metaphysical Poet (1819-1892): This Compost
Walt Whitman’s poem “This Compost” epitomizes death and rebirth through startling natural imagery and the narrator’s self-reflection.
Maya Angelou: Transcendental Poet, Triumphant Poetry
Maya Angelou’s personal experiences fueled early frustrated violence and later resulted in rich, celebrated poetry and prose.
Dame Iris Murdoch (1919-1999): “Can We Be Good Without God?”
Iris Murdoch asks us to reconsider the idea of a personal God, transforming religion into philosophy, based on humankind’s innate penchant for goodness.
