What's the real meaning of Camus' "The Myth of Sisyphus"? Philosopher Mark Rowlands unpacks this classic fable about life's meaning and absurdity.
What's the real meaning of Camus' "The Myth of Sisyphus"? Philosopher Mark Rowlands unpacks this classic fable about life's meaning and absurdity.
In 2010, explorer Sarah Marquis set out on a solo walk from Siberia to Australia. Over the course of three years and 10,000 miles, she braved subzero temperatures and sandstorms, and was harassed by drunk nomads and drug dealers. She writes about the adventure in a new book called "Wild By Nature."
British writer Alan Garner shares his memories of his friend and running partner, Alan Turing.
Andrew Carroll is the founder of the Legacy Project which collects and publishes letters from combatants and their families and friends, and others who have been touched by the experience of war.
For two years, medical anthropologist Seth Holmes followed and worked alongside migrant farm laborers all along the west coast. As part of his research, he even snuck in to the U.S. from Mexico, all in order to find out what life is like for an agricultural worker.
Wicca or Neo-paganism began as a movement to recreate pre-Christian nature religions. It turns out to be just what a lot of scientists are looking for.
He grew up in Sissinghurst Castle, one of the most beautiful places in England. When he returned as an adult he was astonished and saddened to see ...