Marcus Aurelius' journals from his time as Roman Emperor provide timeless insights for a life well-led.
Meditations: The musings of a philosopher king
To be themselves: Gender and justice in the ancient Greek canon
Proscribed gender roles have been challenged as long as they have existed. The Ancient Greek writers are no exception.
Reason and pleasure: The Epicurean way of good living
The ancient Roman philosopher and poet Lucretius takes a scientific approach to reason, arguing that your best life is lived in the here and now - because there is no hereafter.
Medea: slayer of social oppression and patriarchy
On civility and barbarianism, passion and reason, and the pain of the patriarchy in the domestic sphere.
Leading wisely: how benevolent governance can help society flourish
China's "Second Sage," Mencius, believed that benevolent governance was essential to happy, thriving societies.
Human flourishing: Aristotle on how to live your best life
Aristotle has some thoughts on living the good life.
Oresteia and the search for justice
The ancient Greek tragedy Oresteia has much to tell us today about justice, agency, and moral consequence.
Glasgow Greats: Jack Bruce
We bid Glasgow farewell with a look at the late, great Jack Bruce.
Stuck in the Middle: Paisley’s great musical claim
A brief look at Paisley, Scotland's great musical talent, Gerry Rafferty.
Glasgow Greats: The Bond Girls
A look at the two Glaswegian pop singers who recorded James Bond movie theme songs.
Glasgow Greats: Donovan
A brief look at Glasgow native and consummate psychedelic folk singer, Donovan
Funkmobile – Bass is Base
Counting down HuffPo's 100 Best Canadian Songs Ever. #89 is Bass is Base's "Funkmobile."
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