Papal Elections Aren’t Always as Dramatic as ‘Conclave’ − But the History Behind the Process Is
By Joëlle Rollo-Koster, University of Rhode Island I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming…
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150 Years Ago, the Metre Convention Determined How We Measure the World
By Jonathan Simone, Brock University On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet globally influential treaty in history: the Metre Convention. At a time when…
Is Google Maps Brainwashing Us?
It might be if the theory of ‘extended cognition’ is correct By Susan Dieleman, University of Lethbridge Over…
Meta’s AI-powered Smart Glasses Raise Concerns About Privacy and User Data
By Victoria (Vicky) McArthur, Carleton University Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are just one of many wearable tech devices on…
The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Is it Better to Buy a Real Tree or a Fake One?
By Warren Mabee, Queen's University, Ontario It’s the holiday season again, and in the midst of making to-do lists…
Brand Olympics: Do the Famous Rings Deliver Value to Host Countries?
By Steven Greenland, Charles Darwin University and Robert Joseph Gill, Swinburne University of Technology The cost of hosting Paris…
What is the Meaning Behind the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
This year, September 30th has been made a public holiday to honour the victims of the residential school system. This…
Scott Russell, Inside the Summer Olympics
Thanks to the pandemic, the Olympic Games in Tokyo will be unlike any before them By Peter Feniak Though often…
Discover the Mini-Home
It offers an attractive option for many who are downsizing. By Lola Augustine Brown When it comes to downsizing, many…
More Than 50% Aren’t Planning a Summer Vacation
Among those planning a holiday, almost two-thirds say they’ll stick to day trips By Caitlin Finlay With COVID restrictions…
