Culture

HOW OLD?

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I old enough to understand that if we continue to embrace social media platforms we become poor sucker birds who can be affected by misinformation and disinformation if we allow it.

THE NYE KING

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How times have changed and the best messy to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve before 2025: A guide to all the TV specials

BAFFLES THE MIND

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How did we allow this to happen to the people on earth? Has Humanity lost our skills along the way?

Ancient Greek mosaics dating to the 2nd century BC, discovered in Zeugma, Turkey, showcase remarkable artistry and provide a glimpse into the cultural richness of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Their legacy is plain to see through the wealth of preserved historic sites dotted around Greece. From the iconic to the every day, there is an abundance of ruins in Greece dating back to ancient times, showcasing the natural beauty and landscape of the country.

NOCHE BUENA

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Noche Buena celebrations depend on the region and the traditions locals choose to adopt. When our family traveled to Morelia, Michoacán in Mexico, the party started nine days before Noche Buena with celebrations called las Posadas. It literally means "lodging"—commemorate the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth. At a posada, guests participate in an outdoor procession near the home singing villancicos, or holiday songs, and building piñatas.

WORKING REMOTELY?

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At its core, remote work refers to any type of work that allows you to perform your job from a location other than the company’s main office. This could mean working from home, a co-working space, a café, or even a different city or country. The essential factor is that the job can be done without requiring physical presence on location.

HAPPIEST EARTHLINGS

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“The surprising finding is that our relationships and how happy we are in our relationships has a powerful influence on our health,” said Robert Waldinger, director of the study, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “Taking care of your body is important, but tending to your relationships is a form of self-care too. That, I think, is the revelation.”

BABEL HEADS

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"Babel" is a metaphor for the fragmentation of our society on multiple levels, not just between political divides, but within institutions, relationships, and even the self. The shattering of communities in the modern world is a profound theme in current cultural and political struggles. The scattering of languages and the loss of a common understanding captures a key issue in today's world: the breakdown of a shared narrative. The red and blue America seems to be diverging in how they view history, the Constitution, and even the fundamentals of truth and justice. This fragmentation goes beyond politics and deeply affects academia, media, and personal relationships. We're seeing how people with different beliefs and worldviews can no longer converse in the same language, figuratively and literally. Online platforms amplify this divide by fostering echo chambers, where individuals are rarely challenged by alternative viewpoints, further entrenching polarization. This fragmentation also manifests in institutions like universities and corporations, where ideological purity sometimes trumps intellectual diversity, and where conversations about values, ethics, and social responsibility become increasingly polarized. In families, conversations about politics or identity can tear apart long-standing relationships, as each person is drawn into their ideological silo. "Babel" isn’t just a story about political or cultural division; it’s about the erosion of a common foundation whether that foundation is language, shared values, or a shared sense of belonging. When everything that once held us together begins to crack, we face the challenge of whether or not we can rebuild those connections or whether or not the fragmentation is irreversible.