Where Did Male Witches Go?
Old hags, beldames, weird sisters; the Wicked Witch of the West, Sabrina Spellman, Bellatrix Lestrange, and the Grand High Witch – what do all these have in common? It seems that both the terminology of witchcraft and the portrayal of witches have decided that the witch is female. The brutal, often misogynistic character of the witch trials and female injustice in the witch craze have entrenched the witch–woman paradigm in our cultural conscience. But is witchcraft actually sexist? And if not, where did all the male witches go?
Boys Who Became Women
In a quiet room, a boy stands before a mirror. He smooths his hair and studies his reflection. The movement is careful, almost tender, a rehearsal for a role he was never meant to have. Across centuries, there have always been boys like him. When women were not allowed to be seen, boys were taught to become them. Not as mockery, but as necessity, as an art, and sometimes as a means of survival.
One Mistake Away: Oscar Piastri’s Title in Jeopardy
As we head into the final three races of the 2025 Formula 1 season, the Driver’s Championship is tighter than ever, with three drivers still in the fight. A mere 49 points span the top three: Lando Norris leads with 390, followed by teammate Oscar Piastri on 366, while Max Verstappen lurks just behind with 341, less than a win away from Piastri.
Is It Worth Remaking the Classic Film Adaptations? A Study of Scarlett
We all know the classics. You may love them or hate them, but one way or another, a wide audience is familiar with many classic pieces. This is why they have been attracting producers and studios since the very beginning of cinema. There are numerous adaptations of, say, Sherlock Holmes, each offering a different interpretation of the same classic text. Each of us has our own favourite (with the vast majority preferring Jeremy Bratt). Still, despite such a large number of competitors, the BBC adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman became a massive success. Why is that? Was it because of a new approach, or rather a careful reshaping of the beloved characters in the modern world? And is such success guaranteed?
The Story of the Gothic Classic: Nosferatu
Everyone has heard the name Dracula, most famously associated with Béla Lugosi, who portrayed the vampire in the 1931 movie adaptation Dracula. But what about the unofficial version of Bram Stoker’s creation, Nosferatu? Nosferatu caused quite a disturbance when it first came out in 1922. The silent film by F. W. Murnau took Dracula to another level of horror, renaming the monster Nosferatu. So, is Nosferatu Dracula, or are the two creatures of the night separate stories of cinema?
Jane Goodall – A Legacy for a Better World
Jane Goodall died on 1 October 2025 at the age of 91. Her fieldwork in Africa was fundamental in changing prevalent preconceptions of the community of chimpanzees, and she passionately advocated for wildlife preservation. She inspired later generations of young women, through her passion for animals, to pursue careers in the area of primatology and founded several programmes to bring attention to nature preservation and to encourage young people to take part in her mission. Her legacy serves as a reminder to recognize our fundamental connections to nature and animals.
Dancing to Death — The Dancing Plague of 1518
Imagine that you are a citizen of Strasbourg in 1518. Who do you think you would be? What do you imagine yourself doing? Well, I cannot answer the first question, but the second… I am sure you would be dancing. But not like a radiant person, hair blowing in the wind, listening to “Would That I” by Hozier while running through bright grass on a beautiful summer day.
The power of the written word — Authors who almost fell victim to their books
Novels that have almost killed their authors, fiction taken seriously, and death threats sparked by reporting the truth — there comes power with words, especially with the ones printed. The list of controversial writers is infinite; however, that of authors who almost became the victim of their works may not be so. This article presents three cases where words left a trace.
Dead Zones of Cities
Within a city, space is one of the most important aspects. In recent years, there has been a constant desire, especially for the younger generations, to live close to their school, workplace, and other activities. However, certain things get in the way of this desire, areas that offer little to no economic benefits to the city they belong to. These can be referred to as dead zones. I believe there are two different types of dead zones, which I will discuss: grey dead zones and green dead zones.
Slowing into 2025: A taste of The Serenity Passport by Megan C. Hayes
Rush culture seems to have taken control of our lives. We are overworked, always heading from one place to another with our neverending to-do lists and schedules towering above us. But when we stop to think about it, we must ask ourselves: is rushing an everyday necessity or just the result of misprioritization? If you are looking for ways to finally slow into 2025 Megan C. Hayes’s book The Serenity Passport: A world tour of peaceful living in 30 words is just what you need. In this world tour, the author collected 30 untranslatable words pertaining to different cultures that could help reframe our lives by inspiring us to find balance and calm. In this article we would like to give you a zest of what serenity could look like through our favourite examples.