Gilgamesh and Enkidu: Mortality, Equality and the Walls of Civilisation
Considering the development of Gilgamesh and Enkidu highlights universal truths that remain relevant almost 4,000 years later.
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June 22, 2025
Celebrating the Rich Heritage of Iran: A Journey Through Attar’s Wisdom
In a world rapidly descending into horror and abject hatred, it is worth considering the value of all cultures.
June 21, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Racism / Refugees / Shared humanity / Stolen Generation / White Australia
Racism and Multicultural Policies in Australia: Forging Unity Through Equality
Overcoming racism in Australia is possible by accepting cultural diversity as our strength.
June 14, 2025
The Influence of Political Thrillers on the Cultural and Political Conditions Leading to Trump
Political thrillers set the stage for someone like Trump. They also offer the means to confront such a character.
June 10, 2025
Fighting Evil Without Becoming Evil: Ubuntu and the Good Dream
Realising our highest ideals when striving against evil demands that we hold ourselves attuned to our spiritual, ethical and communal selves.
June 4, 2025
Palestinian Poetry as Cultural Preservation and Resistance: Voices of Defiance and Their Persecution
The indelible identity and history infused in Palestinian poetry is an act of expression of resistance that transcends conventional forms of conflict.
May 27, 2025
Literature, Poetry and Empathy: A Tapestry of Human Connection Through Crisis
The importance of literacy is in the sharing of experiences, fostering empathy and understanding between people and cultures.
May 26, 2025
Eshu and the Trickster Archetype: From Yoruba Mythology to Historical and Modern Disruptors
Trump embodies many of The Yoruba god's traits, but is the modern-day trickster as capable of engendering transformation?
May 17, 2025
View from the Eiffel Tower. Painting by Indigenous artist Lena Nyadbi, on the roof of the nearby Quai Branly museum.
Arnhem Land’s Aboriginal Art: Preserving a 50,000-Year UNESCO Treasure
The Aboriginal art of Arnhem Land connects culture across time.
May 16, 2025
The True Essence of Aboriginal Culture: Ceremony, Dreamtime and Symbolism
Aboriginal ceremony and symbolism weaves the past with the present and future.
May 13, 2025
The Shield of Achilles: Perspective and Symbolism of the Divine
Hephaestus' brilliance in crafting the Shield of Achilles is in its message of the cost of war versus the benefits of peace.
May 12, 2025
A composite image created by BlakandBlack of Jacinta Nampijinpa Price Gina Rinehart, emphasising the relationship between them.
Accountability / Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Education / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Propaganda
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Suitability for Government Efficiency Leadership
A close look at Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's credentials and experience as the opposition posit her role in a Liberal-National led government.
April 13, 2025
Corporate responsibility / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / United Nations
The Equality of Human Life: A Philosophical and Practical Examination
Every human life holds equal value, regardless of individual differences and is pivotal in ethical and legal frameworks.
March 24, 2025
Accountability / Culture / Discrimination / Genocide / Government / Human Rights / International Law / United Nations
Israel’s Actions in Gaza Cannot Be Justified on Either Military or Moral Grounds
The invasion of Gaza cannot be justified on military or moral grounds and is affront to international law.
March 23, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Culture / Equality / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Racism / Stolen Generation / White Australia
Indigenous Destruction and the Rise of Western Culture
Colonisation has left Australia devoid of Indigenous cultural traditions that benefit the economy and disadvantaged First Nations.
March 22, 2025
Corporate responsibility / Culture / Discrimination/Racism / Government / Human Rights / Political theory / Propaganda
Culture Wars in Australia: The Right Wing as Primary Instigator
An imbalance in media ownership enables the political right to influence the terms of elections, setting the terms through amplifying cultural tensions.
March 19, 2025
Accountability / Culture / Environment / Government / Human Rights / International Law / Justice / Mining / West Papua
The Impact of the Grasberg Mine: A Deep Dive into West Papua’s Struggles
The Grasberg Mine in West Papua is damaging the environment and compromises the health and cultural heritage of the local Indigenous people.
February 25, 2025
Australian Aborigines / Commonwealth Government / Culture / Discrimination / Discrimination/Racism / First Nations/Indigenous / Government / Human Rights / Hypocrisy / Propaganda / Racial Discrimination Act / Racism / Rule of Law / Xenophobia
Discrimination in Australia: The Hypocrisy of the Vested Interest
Indigenous people in Australia are afforded far less support than any other group, despite failures to Close the Gap.
February 24, 2025
Bill of Rights / Culture / Domestic Law / Equality / Human Rights / International Law / Respect / Rule of Law / Shared humanity / United Nations
Human Dignity: A Multi-faceted Concept in Contemporary Discourse
Rights bloom for us all, Dignity stands tall – unbowed, Universal truth.by Bakchos Abstract Human dignity is a concept that has gained significant attention in various fields, including philosophy, law,…
February 15, 2025
The Pagan and Christian Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Comprehensive Analysis
The origins of Valentine’s Day are a rich tapestry woven from both pagan and Christian traditions.
February 14, 2025