In 1979 there was a political upheaval in the roads of French for what was assumed to be an unfair and unequal system. Lack of resources, mismanagement, and poverty led the crowd into a series of rebellious acts on what would be the start of the French revolution. The revolt was more than a local event restricted in the realms…
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The Benefits Of Being A Polymath
There is no greater polymath than Leonardo da Vinci. He created masterful paintings, intricate sculptures, war machines of extreme complexity under the direction of his rulers, and designed several tools that were far ahead of his time like the conical parachute. He would even emerge in anatomical research of the human organs by using dead bodies from the graveyard. If that reminds…
The Case With Patriarchies
If there are any countries that really promote gender equality and egalitarian policies, it’s the Nordic states. They all strive for at least 40% of parliament participation from women and have in place some of the most generous parental leaves, with both parties sharing several months of paid absence when a child is born or adopted. Sweden alone has the policy…