Discover the enduring charm of The Makioka Sisters by Junichiro Tanizaki. Explore how this classic novel captures the tension between tradition and modernity in pre-war Japan.

Discover the enduring charm of The Makioka Sisters by Junichiro Tanizaki. Explore how this classic novel captures the tension between tradition and modernity in pre-war Japan.
Discover the legend of Atlantis, the lost city described by Plato. Explore the origins of the myth, theories about its location, and its enduring influence on culture.
Explore the timeless themes of love, fate, and compassion in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Discover how this immortal work of literature still resonates with readers today.
Discover the legend of the Cailleach Beara, an ancient figure from Irish mythology. Learn how she symbolizes winter, transformation, and the cycles of life in Celtic folklore.
Discover the beauty of lyrical poetry, where language becomes art and emotion takes center stage. Explore how lyrical poems connect with readers on a deep emotional level, creating timeless echoes in literature.
Explore the Norse myth of the death of Balder, the beloved god whose tragic fate set the stage for Ragnarok. Learn about betrayal, prophecy, and how his death marked the beginning of the end for the gods.
Discover The Story of Us—a new podcast series by Danny B. Phoenix, exploring forgotten moments in history through personal stories. Experience the emotional impact of events like the Trail of Tears and Hiroshima, accompanied by original music.
Discover how literature has historically influenced social movements and inspired activism, from classic novels to modern writings that challenge injustice and inspire change.
Discover the chilling legend of the Jersey Devil, a mythical creature said to haunt the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Explore the origin, sightings, and cultural impact of this mysterious creature.
Experience the haunting world of Heathcliff through an immersive album of songs inspired by Wuthering Heights. Explore themes of love, obsession, and revenge as music and story intertwine, offering a fresh perspective on Heathcliff’s turbulent journey. Listen to the full story narration alongside powerful tracks that bring the emotional depth of Wuthering Heights to life.
War drains treasuries; peace fills them. This deep dive shows how stability boosts trade, investment, innovation, and human capital—and offers practical language, speaking tips, and a writing clinic to turn insight into action.
Practice high-level listening with a lecture on Peace Parks—transboundary wildlife corridors co-managed across borders to protect biodiversity, grow ecotourism, and support conflict-free livelihoods. Includes advanced vocabulary and a 10-question MCQ quiz with detailed feedback.
Imagine a history with no battles, no soldiers, no weapons. We explore a world without war, speculating how technology, art, and even our own identities would be different. Would we be more advanced or forever stuck in the past? A thought experiment that will change how you see our present.
If everyone says they want peace, why is war so common? This deep dive traces the incentives—from industry and politics to identity and media—that profit from conflict, and shows how to redesign them so peace can compete and win.
Sharpen your listening for international exams with a lecture on contact theory—how intergroup contact, equal status, common goals, and institutional support turn rivals into neighbors via co-ops, joint projects, and daily empathy builders. Includes advanced vocabulary and a 10-question MCQ quiz with detailed feedback.
Does world peace feel like an impossible dream? We explore the profound question of whether collective harmony can be achieved without individual inner peace. Dive into the connection between inner peace and world peace, and discover if the path to a better world starts within your own mind.