The acclaimed street artist duo PichiAvo brought their artistic vision to life with an impressive mural centered around the iconic figure of Bacchus in their hometown of Valencia. This striking representation captures the essence of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry, echoing themes of celebration and abundance. Their vibrant design, characterised by bright…
To mark the publication of new contributions to our Cambridge Elements in Global Urban History series, we will feature interviews with authors and share short excerpts from their work. Here, series co-editor Tracy Neumann interviews Richard Harris, the author of our first Element, How Cities Matter (2021). Richard Harris is Professor Emeritus at McMaster University…
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Debating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cities has occupied the urban discussion airspace across the globe. Finland is no exception. The mainstream narrative, also boosted by the media, is that people are fleeing cities in search of a healthier life in the exurbs, if not venturing even further to the solitude of the…
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Seijin No Hi, or Coming of Age Day, is a significant and joyous occasion in Japan, celebrated annually on the second Monday of January. This national holiday (13th January 2025) honors young adults who have reached the age of adulthood, marking their transition into adulthood. Effective April 1, 2022, the Civil Code regards 18 years…
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857: Rebecca Newburn on Building Seed Swap Resources. Seed exchange resources, tips and tools. In This Podcast: Rebecca Newburn, discusses the importance and logistics of organizing seed swaps. She explains the benefits of seed swaps, including local adaptation of seeds and community connections. Then highlights various resources she’s created, such as organizing guides, seed swap…
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Sitting on Lake Ontario, Toronto’s skyscrapers, neighbourhoods and natural beauty form the backdrop for a potpourri of cultures. Rachel Lissner reveals the best of the city, from the Caribbean festivals to the Japanese rockabilly bars… You’ve seen it in movies as New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and even Moscow, but it’s not just Toronto’s appearance…
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Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Ulysses carried a stalk of mullein to protect himself against the wiles of Circe. Folklore has associated the plant – sometimes referred to as Jupiter’s staff – with driving away evil spirits. And herbalists throughout the centuries list it among their cold and flu remedies. What is mullein, and how can…
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Last post we looked at parallel subways throughout North America and examined how the distance between them might aid in the Bay Area’s hoped for new subways, especially a second transbay rail crossing. We applied it to Oakland. This time we look at San Francisco to see how it might apply there. San Francisco clearly needs an…
Pechay is one of those leafy vegetables that can easily grow in containers. It is a very popular vegetable in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. In western countries, they are also known as “bok choy” or “pak choy”. The pechay leaves are smooth and dark green in color forming a cluster similar to mustard greens. In the Philippines, we usually add pechay…
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img { border: 10px solid #FFFFFF; } Very glad to share our new paper, this one led by Shiv Yücel, in collaboration with Pedro Peixoto, and Chico Camargo. In case you’d like a pocket version of the paper, early last year Chico posted a really nice thread on Twitter summarizing some of the key contributions…
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