He’s a white, heterosexual, middle class, cis man so Laurent Sciamma shouldn’t have much to complain about. Yet the stand-up comedian has signed up as an honorary member of the #MeToo movement and his new show "Bonhomme" deconstructs feminism, masculinity and gender roles in 2019. We talk about the cultural differences in attitudes to sexism and comedy,... Continue Reading →
Lullaby for the Travelling Child…
"My love, remain a child,The world will force you to grow.Either, if you are a lamb or not,the wolf will turn you into a wolf.My love, the world is like a coloured pencil.It will paint you even if you are the best painter.My love remain a child,you will be sick and tired of the world... Continue Reading →
Why are adult daughters missing from ancient German cemeteries? (By Ann Gibbons, via sciencemag.org)
Four thousand years ago, the Early Bronze Age farmers of southern Germany had no Homer to chronicle their marriages, travails, and family fortunes. But a detailed picture of their social structure has now emerged from a remarkable new study. By combining evidence from DNA, artifacts, and chemical clues in teeth, an interdisciplinary team unraveled relationships... Continue Reading →
The Cultural History of ‘The Addams Family’ (By Patrick Sauer, via: smithsonian.com)
As the spooky clan makes a new appearance on the big screen, a look back on the mystery of their longevity The cast of 'The Addams Family' poses for a publicity shot. ( ABC Photo Archives / Contributor) In the summer of 1938, a determined salesman dropped in on a haunted mansion to peddle his “vibrationless,... Continue Reading →
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