I think it’s safe to wager that the average person probably doesn’t know enough about philosophers to have a favourite one. Most people – unless they are actively in academia or politics – probably don’t know enough about philosophers to … Continue reading Diogenes: The Most Interesting Ancient Greek Philosopher to Ever Live
Ancient civilizations loved building pyramids. There are dozens of them across the world, and many are still in amazing condition despite being centuries old. Each civilization that built them had its take on the structure. While there are some similarities … Continue reading Architecture: Fascinating Pyramids From All Around the World
If I asked the question,” Can you name some one-hit-wonders?” most people could rattle off at least a few. After all, some incredibly famous songs come from artists with only one hit. I’m fascinated by one-hit-wonders, personally. What made that … Continue reading Interesting One-Hit-Wonders From the 1950s to the 2010s
Is there a better way to spend a day than at an amusement park? I say there isn’t. The bright colours, the rigged but fun carnival games, and the thrilling rides! I’m a big rollercoaster fan myself, but I won’t … Continue reading Travel Guide: Six Great Amusement Parks Around the World
I’m a massive sucker for pop-punk, I’ll be honest. I went through what I lovingly refer to as an emo-adjacent phase in eighth grade. Essentially, my closest friends went through an emo phase simultaneously, and some of it rubbed off … Continue reading Why did Pop-Punk Music Culture Explode in the 2000s?
For many people, the phrase “queer myths” might bring borderline offensive conspiracy theories or unrealistic stereotypes to mind. In this case, however, the phrase is meant in the historical sense. Ancient Greece has cultivated a bit of a reputation in … Continue reading Mythology: The Queer Myths of Ancient Greece
Few things represent classic Canadian better than the freckled face of the titular Anne from L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables. The novel is one of the most internationally recognizable pop-culture exports, having sold over 50 million copies worldwide. Despite … Continue reading History of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables
Very few people receive the posthumous honour of being larger than life. Truly legendary figures of history have their lives immortalized in the public consciousness. But have you ever wondered what happened afterwards? Once their life was over, where they … Continue reading The Burial Practices of Six Famous Figures in History
Something you may have noticed if you were at any point a student taking a history class in Canada is that textbooks seem to gloss over Newfoundland and Labrador. History books mention that they voted against confederacy, but then the … Continue reading History: The Dominion of Newfoundland and Labrador