Only Children: What Myths Persist and What is the True Impact of Not Having Siblings
The article discusses enduring myths about only children and the psychological insights that challenge these stereotypes.
Book dismantles music myths and humanizes rock gods
A new book titled "Sustaining the Note: Musical Profiles" by David Remnick offers short biographies of iconic music artists, challenging traditional myths surrounding them.
Friday the 13th: The Fall of the Templars and the 'Disruption' of Twelve
The article explores the historical roots and cultural significance of Friday the 13th as a day of bad luck, particularly focusing on the fall of the Knights Templar in 1307.
The Magic of 7: What Facts, Myths, and Predictions Have Surrounded This Number for Thousands of Years?
This article explores the significance of the number 7, examining its cultural myths and scientific properties.
Scientists set a stopwatch in 500 bedrooms: The truth about the duration of sex - are you above or below average?
A study dispels myths about sexual endurance, revealing that many men feel pressured by cultural expectations, while actual performance varies significantly with age.
From Zeus to Epstein: The Roots of the Moral Crisis in the West
The article explores the historical and cultural roots of moral crises in the West, drawing parallels from ancient myths like Zeus's abduction of Europa to contemporary issues like Jeffrey Epstein.
History of Diversity: The Third Gender is Not a Modern Invention
Morgane Llanque aims to debunk historical myths by demonstrating through examples from various eras that Europe was not a homogeneous white culture and that gender non-conforming individuals have always existed.
The Great Universal Myths as a Guide for Life
The article explores how ancient myths and Greco-Roman culture have regained popularity in contemporary literature and adaptations, particularly in times of uncertainty when people seek guidance from the past.
About Those Written Myths and Fairy Tales: There is No New Year's Table Without Pork
The article discusses the cultural significance of pork, particularly Mr. Pig, in New Year's celebrations across various cultures, referencing ancient myths from Mesopotamia.