Two weeks ago, the biggest media mogul of our time, Rupert Murdoch stepped down as chairman of Fox and News Corporation, so grab yourself a tea, let the Succession theme tune play and I will do my best to take you through how one man has irreparably influenced international politics, for better or for worse.
Religion and Power
The Romantic movement arose in late 18th century England and is largely regarded as a time of revolutionary and almost ‘modern’ views on religion. Due to the prioritisation of emotional expression within Romanticism, it was seen to revolve largely around the notion of individual religious freedom, signalling a move away from the widespread commodification of religion occurring within the institution of the Church at the time.
The Amount we are Willing to Spend on Green Policy is net-zero
As we are entering a period of climate crisis, long-termism should be the driving force behind our political agenda. This is not occurring. Whether it is a fundamental flaw in our political system or simply human nature, the tunnel vision of recent green policies will ensure that net zero cannot be reached.
The Rich History of Drinking Chocolate
The 27th of September is National Chocolate milk day – at least, according to the nationaldaycalendar.com – and what better way to celebrate this national day, than to delve into the history of Cacao?
Why Do We Watch the Same TV Show Over and Over Again
If you are at all like me, watching tv is a way for you to unwind and relax. And although that means I am always open for trying out a new show recommended by someone, often, you’ll be able to find me rewatching shows and movies that I’ve seen countless times before. And I’m not the only one – almost everyone will revert back to the same programmes they used to love at some point. A recent study by Sykes showed that between 2020 and 2022, 75% of people rewatched their favourite shows and there are many different reasons for this.
