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On the evolving nature of scientific truth and knowledge. Examining the subjectivity of science and the philosophical pursuit of truth, encouraging curiosity, skepticism, and lifelong critical thinking.
A reflective piece exploring humanity’s role in the world, the soul of animals (anima), ethics, and the pursuit of flourishing and moral living.
A meditation on the etymology of ‘animal’, the soul within all beings, and the moral struggle between logic, desire, and compassion.
An epic poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809–1892), exploring Christian influence and Arthurian themes that later inspired Tolkien.
Explore the Codes of Chivalry in the Dark and Middle Ages, inspired by The Song of Roland and the writings of the Duke of Burgundy. Discover the principles that honoured women, upheld faith in God, protected the vulnerable, and guided loyalty to one’s superior.
Why calling pre-1860s 'Italy' a single country is misleading: a patchwork of kingdoms, dialects, and regional identities.
A personal reflection on how Latin might best be pronounced, looking to the Catholic Church and the Vatican - the world’s only country with Latin as an official language - as living links to its sound.
A children’s poem celebrating a world of peace, friendship, and harmony among all living beings: humans, animals, and nature alike